Optical Scientist Salary in Eugene, Oregon

How much does an Optical Scientist make in Eugene, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Optical Scientist in Eugene, OR is $103,419. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,313 to a high of $142,737, with most professionals earning between $87,661 and $124,000.

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What does an Optical Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of an Optical Scientist

Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts, perform trades and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences.

May 08, 2023

Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills for pan chromatic, multi-, and hyperspectral visible and infrared electro-optical sensor system performance quantification, including radiometry, stray light, optical design/ray-tracing, testing, and data exploitation.

August 12, 2022

Works with other functions of the company to communicate needs (budget, manpower, instrumentation) and results (technical reviews, white papers, instructions and more).

January 18, 2023

Contribute to our team of innovative technologists by conceiving advanced-technology solutions based on novel applications of physics and optical-sciences principles or amalgamation of multiple physical phenomenology.

January 26, 2023

Supports the generation of engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the electrical development life cycle.

February 07, 2023

Lead application research for compact, wearable biophotonic systems that involve digital and analog circuits, microcontrollers, optics, communication components, and other components.

February 24, 2023

Provide performance analysis, data processing, and design requirements for electro-optical sensor systems and payloads, including using optical design codes such as CodeV/Zemax.

February 26, 2023

Develop modeling, simulation, and exploitation algorithms for visible and infrared imaging radiometers and spectral imaging sensors, including physical optics phenomena such as beam propagation and diffraction.

March 17, 2023

Design and develop custom optical neuroimaging instruments in collaboration with hardware and software engineering team members.

March 22, 2023

Assists in the development and validation of electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.

April 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Optical Scientist in Eugene, OR

Average Base Salary

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87661

124000

103419

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

87819

124231

103517

What is the average salary for Optical Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Scientist in Eugene, OR. The base salary for Optical Scientist ranges from $87,661 to $124,000 with the average base salary of $103,419. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,819 to $124,231 with the average total cash compensation of $103,517.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$103,419	$87,661 - $124,000
Bonus	$98	$159 - $231
Total Pay	$103,517	$87,819 - $124,231

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Optical Scientist Salary Near Eugene, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Springfield, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,485 - $123,751	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,282 - $123,464	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,317 - $123,514	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Salem, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,550 - $125,258	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Bend, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,692 - $122,630	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,895 - $129,990	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR

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About Eugene, Oregon

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.74 square miles (113.29 km2), of which 43.72 square miles (113.23 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. Eugene is at an elevation of 426 feet (130 m). To the north of downtown is Skinner Butte. Northeast of the city is the Coburg Hills. Spencer Butte is a prominent landmark south of the city. Mount Pisgah is southeast of Eugene and includes Mount Pisgah Arboretum and Howard Buford Recreation Area, a Lane County Park. Eugene is surrounded by foothills and forests to the south, east, and west, while t...

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