Optical Engineer Salary in Appleton, Wisconsin

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How much does an Optical Engineer make in Appleton, WI? The average Optical Engineer salary in Appleton, WI is $53,767 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $48,051 and $61,934. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$42,847	Appleton,WI	May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$48,051	Appleton,WI	May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$53,767	Appleton,WI	May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$61,934	Appleton,WI	May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$69,370	Appleton,WI	May 01, 2025

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Optical Engineer with Security Clearance

SAIC - RESTON , VA

Description SAIC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Optical Engineering, Fiber Optics, and Telecommunications. The

- 2 days ago

Optical Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc - WESTMINSTER , CO

Please review the job details below. Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and

- 2 days ago

Optical Project Engineer with Security Clearance

SAIC - AURORA , CO

Description SAIC is seeking an Optical Project Engineer to join the Space and Intelligence Business Group. You would work on a joint Intelligence Community (IC)

- 2 days ago

Principal Optical Engineer with Security Clearance

Draper - CAMBRIDGE , MA

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important n

- 2 days ago

Optical Engineer, Senior with Security Clearance

Booz Allen Hamilton - KING GEORGE , VA

Job Number: R0217344 Optical Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: What if you could use your engineering skills to transform the U.S. Navy's directed energy portfo

- 2 days ago

Optical Design Engineer with Security Clearance

Leidos - BEAVERCREEK , OH

R-00149928 Description The Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is searching for an Optical Design Engineer to join our Electro-Optics (EO) Research Team in Dayton

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What does an Optical Engineer do?

Optical Engineer in Boston, MA

Hands-on experience with creating and executing test protocols, analyzing test results and quickly recommending prototype design iterations to optimize system optical performance.

November 28, 2022

Documents and tests new and existing parts, assemblies, and procedures to evaluate performance, patient safety, facilitate manufacturing, and satisfy various regulatory requirements.

January 14, 2023

Optical Engineer in Chicago, IL

Provides multi-discipline support to production and service by resolving technical issues related to optical parts and sub-systems.

December 28, 2022

Communicatse engineering information across teams and departments to facilitate successful completion of large-scale projects.

May 17, 2023

Optical Engineer in New York, NY

Participates in execution and analysis of facts and trends of the product categories, competitive product entries and consumer usage and attitudes.

January 28, 2023

Develops and maintains procedures, test fixtures, specifications, and train manufacturing, service, suppliers, and other engineers on optics build, alignment and test processes.

March 30, 2023

Builds and tests of prototype optical systems and works closely together with the hardware and software teams to integrate this in the full system prototype.

May 07, 2023

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About Appleton, Wisconsin

Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in Winnebago County. Appleton is the principal city of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Sta...

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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 in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Optical Engineer ranges from $48,051 to $61,934 with the average base salary of $53,767. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,139 to $62,131 with the average total cash compensation of $53,906.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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