As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Engineering in Alda, NE is $66,846, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,286 weekly, or $5,571 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 Alda, NE vary widely, spanning from $51,847 to $74,523. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,995) and 75th percentile ($70,865), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,523 per year. This $11,870 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, Alda Optical Engineering often earn 1.2% 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 $51,847 Alda, NE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $58,995 Alda, NE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $66,846 Alda, NE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $70,865 Alda, NE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $74,523 Alda, NE July 01, 2026
25% $58,995 10% $51,847 90% $74,523 75% $70,865 $66,846 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alda, Nebraska    Alda is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 642 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropo....More

Alda, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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