Optical Engineer Salary in Virginia

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How much does an Optical Engineer make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Optical Engineer in Virginia is around $69,969, with an hourly rate of $34. The average salary ranges from $55,200 (10th percentile) to $78,179 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $62,239 (25th percentile) and $74,266 (75th percentile). An Optical Engineer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $74,266 $6,189 $1,428 $36
Average $69,969 $5,831 $1,346 $34
25th Percentile $62,239 $5,187 $1,197 $30
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$62,239
Average $69,969/year
$74,266
$5,187
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$1,197
Average $1,346/week
$1,428
$30
Average $34/hour
$36
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75th Percentile $74,266 $6,189 $1,428 $36
Average $69,969 $5,831 $1,346 $34
25th Percentile $62,239 $5,187 $1,197 $30

How does experience level affect an Optical Engineer's Salary?

An entry-level Optical Engineer with under 1 year experience makes about $66,979. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Optical Engineer makes around $67,222. After 2-4 years, the Optical Engineer pay rises to about $69,969. Those senior Optical Engineer with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $71,739, and those Optical Engineer having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $71,865 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Optical Engineer $66,979
Intermediate Level Optical Engineer $67,222
Senior Level Optical Engineer $69,969
Specialist Level Optical Engineer $71,739
Expert Level Optical Engineer $71,865
$66,979 0 yr
$67,222 < 2 yrs
$69,969 2-4 yrs
$71,739 5-8 yrs
$71,865 > 8 yrs
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