Optical Engineer IV Salary in the United States

Optical Engineer IV Salary

How much does an Optical Engineer IV make in the United States? The average Optical Engineer IV salary in the United States is $191,954 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $180,160 and $204,816. 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 IV Salary $169,422 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $180,160 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $191,954 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $204,816 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $216,526 US April 24, 2024
25% $180,160 10% $169,422 90% $216,526 75% $204,816 $191,954 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Optical Engineer IV

Optical Engineer IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be an Optical Engineer IV typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union - Vienna, VA
    Overview. To research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of engineering principles. To provide tec...
    - 22 Days Ago
  • Navy Federal Credit Union - Vienna, VA
    Overview. To research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain CI/CD tooling and pipelines, and deliver Azure infrastructure for development teams. To pr...
    - 5 Months Ago
  • ASML - Wilton, CT
    Introduction. ASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, chea...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • ASML - Wilton, CT
    Job ID: J-00295904. Introduction to the job. ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and tech...
    - 25 Days Ago
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    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 posting is to build ...
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Optical Engineer IV Pay Difference by Location

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