As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Engineering in Adair, IL is $67,457, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,297 weekly, or $5,621 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Optical Engineering in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Optical Engineering in Adair, IL vary widely, spanning from $52,321 to $75,205. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,534) and 75th percentile ($71,513), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,205 per year. This $11,979 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Work Ethic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adair Optical Engineering often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Optical Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $52,321 Adair, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $59,534 Adair, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $67,457 Adair, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $71,513 Adair, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $75,205 Adair, IL July 01, 2026
25% $59,534 10% $52,321 90% $75,205 75% $71,513 $67,457 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Adair, Illinois    Adair is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. Adair is part of the New Salem Township. The to....More

Adair, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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