Optical Engineer III Salary in the United States

Optical Engineer III Salary

How much does an Optical Engineer III make in the United States? The average Optical Engineer III salary in the United States is $145,793 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $135,291 and $156,995. 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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Optical Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Engineer III Salary $125,729 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer III Salary $135,291 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer III Salary $145,793 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer III Salary $156,995 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer III Salary $167,195 US March 26, 2024
25% $135,291 10% $125,729 90% $167,195 75% $156,995 $145,793 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Optical Engineer III

Optical Engineer III 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 III 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 III 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 III work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be an Optical Engineer III typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Optical Engineer III

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For Optical Engineer III, the first career path typically progresses to Optical Engineer IV.

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Optical Engineer III Pay Difference by Location

Optical Engineer III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Optical Engineer III, the highest Optical Engineer III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Optical Engineer III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Optical Engineer III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Optical Engineer III 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Engineer III in the United States. The base salary for Optical Engineer III ranges from $135,291 to $156,995 with the average base salary of $145,793. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,332 to $168,278 with the average total cash compensation of $155,157.
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