As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Engineering in Akaska, SD is $65,852, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,266 weekly, or $5,488 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 Akaska, SD vary widely, spanning from $51,076 to $73,415. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,118) and 75th percentile ($69,811), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,415 per year. This $11,693 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, Akaska Optical Engineering often earn 0.9% 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 $51,076 Akaska, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $58,118 Akaska, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $65,852 Akaska, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $69,811 Akaska, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $73,415 Akaska, SD July 01, 2026
25% $58,118 10% $51,076 90% $73,415 75% $69,811 $65,852 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Akaska, South Dakota    Akaska is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 42 at the 2010 census. The community name derives from a Sioux w....More

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

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