As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Engineering in Alba, MI is $67,000, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,288 weekly, or $5,583 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 Alba, MI vary widely, spanning from $51,966 to $74,694. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,131) and 75th percentile ($71,027), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,694 per year. This $11,896 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, Alba Optical Engineering often earn 5.3% 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 $51,966 Alba, MI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $59,131 Alba, MI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $67,000 Alba, MI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $71,027 Alba, MI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $74,694 Alba, MI July 01, 2026
25% $59,131 10% $51,966 90% $74,694 75% $71,027 $67,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alba, Michigan    Alba is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census it....More

Alba, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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