How much does an Optical Engineering make in Houston, TX?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Optical Engineering in Houston, TX is $65,022. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,514 to a high of $76,150, with most professionals earning between $57,428 and $70,847.

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 $50,514 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $57,428 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $65,022 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $70,847 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $76,150 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
25% $57,428 10% $50,514 90% $76,150 75% $70,847 $65,022 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Engineering in Houston, TX. The base salary for Optical Engineering ranges from $57,428 to $70,847 with the average base salary of $65,022. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,021 to $65,776 with the average total cash compensation of $57,092.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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