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Optical Engineer

Average Entry-Level Optical Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

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$83,324
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$70k
MEDIAN
$83k
75%
$87k

The average salary for an Optical Engineer is $83,324 in 2025

Base Salary
$70k - $87k
Bonus
$0 - $8k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$71k - $95k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Mar 26 2021)
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What Do Optical Engineers Do?

Optical Engineer Tasks
  • Design, analyze, test, and implement optical systems.
  • Optimize product cycle of new optical designs for market realignment.
  • Improve manufacturability of optical products.
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Common Health Benefits for a Optical Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
83%
Vision
83%

Gender Breakdown for Optical Engineers

Female
60.0%
Male
40.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Optical Engineers

What is the highest pay for Optical Engineers in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Optical Engineer in San Diego is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Optical Engineers in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Optical Engineer in San Diego is $NaN / year

How can Optical Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Optical Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Optical Engineer that oversees more junior Optical Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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