Optical Engineer IV Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

Optical Engineer IV Salary in Norfolk, VA

How much does an Optical Engineer IV make in Norfolk, VA? The average Optical Engineer IV salary in Norfolk, VA is $182,982 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $168,888 and $191,432. 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 $156,055 Norfolk,VA August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $168,888 Norfolk,VA August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $182,982 Norfolk,VA August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $191,432 Norfolk,VA August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer IV Salary $199,125 Norfolk,VA August 27, 2024
25% $168,888 10% $156,055 90% $199,125 75% $191,432 $182,982 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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Job Openings for Optical Engineer IV in Norfolk, VA
  • VeriSign - Herndon, VA
    Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networ...
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  • CACI International - Richmond, VA
    Cloud Computing Engineer IVJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: Public TrustEmployee Type: RegularP...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • ID.me - McLean, VA
    Company OverviewID.me is a high-growth enterprise software company that simplifies how people prove and share their identity online.  The company empowers ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • ID.me - McLean, VA
    Company OverviewID.me is a high-growth enterprise software company that simplifies how people prove and share their identity online.  The company empowers ...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Blue Origin - Herndon, VA
    At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost ...
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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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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Norfolk, Virginia

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