As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Engineering in Agar, SD is $62,090, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,194 weekly, or $5,174 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 Agar, SD vary widely, spanning from $48,158 to $69,220. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,797) and 75th percentile ($65,822), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,220 per year. This $11,025 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, Agar Optical Engineering often earn 4.9% 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 $48,158 Agar, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $54,797 Agar, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $62,090 Agar, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $65,822 Agar, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $69,220 Agar, SD July 01, 2026
25% $54,797 10% $48,158 90% $69,220 75% $65,822 $62,090 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Agar, South Dakota    Agar is a small town in Sully County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 76 as of the 2010 census. Agar is a farm/ranch service center wi....More

Agar, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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