As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Engineering in Akron, CO is $69,947, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,345 weekly, or $5,829 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Optical Engineering in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Optical Engineering in Akron, CO vary widely, spanning from $54,251 to $77,975. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,731) and 75th percentile ($74,149), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,975 per year. This $12,418 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, Akron Optical Engineering often earn 4.5% 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 $54,251 Akron, CO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $61,731 Akron, CO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $69,947 Akron, CO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $74,149 Akron, CO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $77,975 Akron, CO April 01, 2026
25% $61,731 10% $54,251 90% $77,975 75% $74,149 $69,947 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Akron, Colorado    Akron is the Statutory Town that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Washington County, Colorado, United States. The town popula....More

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