Optical Engineer II Salary in San Quentin, California

Optical Engineer II Salary in San Quentin, CA

How much does an Optical Engineer II make in San Quentin, CA? The average Optical Engineer II salary in San Quentin, CA is $165,383 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $146,074 and $173,210. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $128,495 San Quentin,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $146,074 San Quentin,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $165,383 San Quentin,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $173,210 San Quentin,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $180,335 San Quentin,CA April 24, 2024
25% $146,074 10% $128,495 90% $180,335 75% $173,210 $165,383 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Optical Engineer II

Optical Engineer II designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Being an Optical Engineer II utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes. Additionally, Optical Engineer II utilizes optical design software and modeling tools such as Zemax and FRED. Requires a bachelor's degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics. Typically reports to a manager. The Optical Engineer II work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Optical Engineer II typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Optical Engineer II in San Quentin, CA
  • Yardi Systems, Inc. - Santa Barbara, CA
    We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payment Processing Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for deve...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • ASML - San Jose, CA
    Job ID: J-00293694. NOTE: We appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team. This role is NOT for an actively open job at ASML. The purpose of this ...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Forward Slope Inc. - San Diego, CA
    Would you love to work for a fast-growing company with amazing perks and benefits including educational and professional development and a great Work-Life ...
    - 2 Months Ago
  • ASML - San Jose, CA
    Job ID: J-00291545. Introduction to the job. ASML/Brion brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop computational lithogra...
    - 4 Months Ago
  • ASML - San Jose, CA
    Job ID: J-00295099. Introduction to the job. ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, brings together the most creative minds in science and tec...
    - 1 Month Ago

Career Path for Optical Engineer II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Optical Engineer II, the upper level is Optical Engineer III and then progresses to Optical Engineer IV.

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Optical Engineer II Pay Difference by Location

Optical Engineer II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Optical Engineer II, the highest Optical Engineer II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Optical Engineer II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Optical Engineer II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Optical Engineer II salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About San Quentin, California    San Quentin is a small unincorporated community in Marin County, California, United States. It is located west of Point San Quentin, at an elevation o....More

San Quentin, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in San Quentin, California

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