Optical Engineer IV Salary in Kalispell, Montana

Optical Engineer IV Salary in Kalispell, MT

How much does an Optical Engineer IV make in Kalispell, MT? The average Optical Engineer IV salary in Kalispell, MT is $174,797 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $164,057 and $186,510. 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 $154,279 Kalispell,MT March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $164,057 Kalispell,MT March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $174,797 Kalispell,MT March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $186,510 Kalispell,MT March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $197,175 Kalispell,MT March 26, 2024
25% $164,057 10% $154,279 90% $197,175 75% $186,510 $174,797 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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  • QUANTEL - Bozeman, MT
    Quantel USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, re...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Nomad Global Communication Solutions - Billings Metropolitan Area, MT
    NOMAD GCS DOES NOT SUPPORT THE H1B VISA FOR THIS POSITION. Position:                     Hardware Engineer IV - NTC. Division:                      Technol...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Paycom Payroll Llc - Oklahoma City, OK
    Designs, manages and maintains the telecom infrastructure of the corporation. Designs Call Manager & Contact Center corporate deployments and related hardw...
    - 7 Days Ago
  • Danfoss - Ames, IA
    Requisition ID: 38481. Job Location(s). Ames, IA, US. Job Description. Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Team in Ames as we are seeking to hire an ex...
    - 17 Days Ago
  • MSS, Inc. - Remote, PA
    Are you a Software Engineer seeking a professional environment to apply your expertise and contribute to impactful projects. Look no further. Selected as a...
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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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