Optical Engineer I Salary in Minnesota

Optical Engineer I Salary in Minnesota

How much does an Optical Engineer I make in Minnesota? The average Optical Engineer I salary in Minnesota is $102,850 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $93,040 and $110,442. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $84,108 MN March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $93,040 MN March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $102,850 MN March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $110,442 MN March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $117,354 MN March 26, 2024
25% $93,040 10% $84,108 90% $117,354 75% $110,442 $102,850 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Optical Engineer I

Optical Engineer I designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Being an Optical Engineer I utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes. Additionally, Optical Engineer I utilizes optical design software and modeling tools such as Zemax and FRED. Requires a bachelor's degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics. Typically reports to a manager. The Optical Engineer I occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Optical Engineer I typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $105,967 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $106,670 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $95,008 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $99,834 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $97,119 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $89,780 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $105,866 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $96,516 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $97,220 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $96,617 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Optical Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Optical Engineer I, the upper level is Optical Engineer II and then progresses to Optical Engineer III.

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