How much does an Optical Engineering make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Optical Engineering in Waterloo, IA is $60,879. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,296 to a high of $71,298, with most professionals earning between $53,769 and $66,333.

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Optical Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $47,296 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $53,769 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $60,879 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $66,333 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Optical Engineering Salary $71,298 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25% $53,769 10% $47,296 90% $71,298 75% $66,333 $60,879 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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Optical Engineering ranges from $53,769 to $66,333 with the average base salary of $60,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,769 to $66,333 with the average total cash compensation of $60,879.
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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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