OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Optical Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsOptical Engineer insights
Total filings561All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$114,897489 eligible salary records
Employer names216Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$92,000–$140,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*39 filings$141,889 median · n=38
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 489 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Optical Engineer269
$115,000 median · n=228 eligible
Senior Optical Engineer57
$114,000 median · n=47 eligible
Optical Engineer Ii31
$85,000 median · n=27 eligible
Senior Optical Engineer 122
$128,350 median · n=21 eligible
Sr. Optical Engineer19
$108,618 median · n=19 eligible
Lead Optical Engineer16
$127,200 median · n=12 eligible
Staff Optical Engineer13
$144,935 median · n=11 eligible
Optical Engineer Senior10
$96,105 median · n=10 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Milpitas, CA36
$140,000 median · n=33 eligible
Redmond, WA36
$142,621 median · n=34 eligible
Farmington Hills, MI35
$96,750 median · n=34 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA33
$138,762 median · n=26 eligible
San Jose, CA28
$129,261 median · n=24 eligible
Menlo Park, CA22
$140,000 median · n=20 eligible
San Diego, CA20
$128,350 median · n=18 eligible
Wilton, CT20
$108,298 median · n=20 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
89.1%Certified LCAs
Certified500 89.1%
Certified - Withdrawn45 8.0%
Withdrawn13 2.3%
Denied3 0.5%
Denominator: all 561 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
North American Lighting, Inc.42
$92,000 median · n=41 eligible
Kla Corporation29
$145,600 median · n=29 eligible
Asml Us, Lp23
$118,934 median · n=21 eligible
Microsoft Corporation22
$150,393 median · n=20 eligible
Infinera Corporation21
$124,905 median · n=14 eligible
Facebook, Inc.20
$140,000 median · n=19 eligible
Meta Platforms, Inc15
$183,000 median · n=15 eligible
Kla-Tencor Corporation14
$119,254 median · n=11 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$114,897Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$75,700
25th percentile$92,000
Median (50th)$114,897
75th percentile$140,000
90th percentile$160,800
n=489 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
561 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminex Corporation | Optical Engineer | $124,093I-200-26174-041986 Reported wage: $124,093 / year Annualized: $124,093 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| California Institute Of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | Optical Engineer | $170,664I-200-26169-027496 Reported wage: $170,664 / year Annualized: $170,664 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 06/17/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Optical Engineer 3 | $93,750I-200-26162-004001 Reported wage: $93,750–$156,250 / year Annualized: $93,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-19 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 06/11/2026 | 06/20/2026 |
| Intelliswift Software, Inc. | Optical Engineer Ii | $99,091I-200-26156-988778 Reported wage: $99,091–$128,960 / year Annualized: $99,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Sr. Associate, Optical Engineering | $69,056I-200-26154-979021 Reported wage: $69,056 / year Annualized: $69,056 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Johns Creek, GA | 06/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Sr. Associate Ii, Optical Engineering | $93,205I-200-26154-979092 Reported wage: $93,205 / year Annualized: $93,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Johns Creek, GA | 06/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Sr. Associate Ii, Optical Engineering | $112,923I-200-26154-979137 Reported wage: $112,923 / year Annualized: $112,923 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Johns Creek, GA | 06/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Faro Technologies, Inc. | Optical Engineer | $118,289I-200-26153-973179 Reported wage: $118,289 / year Annualized: $118,289 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Exton, PA | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Omnivision Technologies, Inc. | Sr. Optical Engineer | $156,853I-200-26153-974421 Reported wage: $156,853–$185,000 / year Annualized: $156,853 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Optical Engineer | $226,479I-200-26140-931014 Reported wage: $226,479 / year Annualized: $226,479 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Optical Engineer - Imaging Optics | $216,875I-200-26139-925295 Reported wage: $216,875 / year Annualized: $216,875 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Marelli North America, Inc. | Optical Engineer Main Function | $115,000I-200-26138-922015 Reported wage: $115,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Southfield, MI | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 2 | $146,250I-200-26134-908673 Reported wage: $146,250–$243,750 / year Annualized: $146,250 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 05/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ciena Corporation | Optical Engineer 3 | $147,000I-200-26134-913294 Reported wage: $147,000 / year Annualized: $147,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-07-16 Worker positions: 1 | Morris Plains, NJ | 05/14/2026 | 07/17/2026 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology | Assist. Professor Of Physics, Optical Engineering & Nanoeng. | $78,000I-200-26132-898739 Reported wage: $78,000–$89,200 / year Annualized: $78,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-06-06 Worker positions: 1 | Terre Haute, IN | 05/12/2026 | 06/07/2026 |
| Nokia Of America Corporation | Senior Optical Engineer | $158,621I-200-26132-899355 Reported wage: $158,621 / year Annualized: $158,621 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Optical Engineer | $145,355I-200-26127-879399 Reported wage: $145,355 / year Annualized: $145,355 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Ann Arbor, MI | 05/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Autosystems America Inc. | Optical Engineer | $108,237.55I-200-26122-861496 Reported wage: $108,237.55 / year Annualized: $108,238 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novi, MI | 05/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Optical Engineer 3 | $103,022I-200-26118-843312 Reported wage: $103,022–$156,250 / year Annualized: $103,022 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 04/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Aac Technologies Irvine, Inc. | Optical Engineer | $129,459I-200-26114-829894 Reported wage: $129,459 / year Annualized: $129,459 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Optical Engineer | $155,000I-200-26113-825079 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 04/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Coherent Corp. | Lead Optical Engineer | $158,621I-200-26112-821364 Reported wage: $158,621–$196,125 / year Annualized: $158,621 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ultima Genomics, Inc. | Sr. Optical Engineer | $138,778I-200-26107-806366 Reported wage: $138,778–$142,000 / year Annualized: $138,778 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 04/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nokia Of America Corporation | Staff Optical Engineer | $183,435.12I-200-26109-809704 Reported wage: $183,435.12 / year Annualized: $183,435 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Litepoint Corporation | Optical Engineer | $160,000I-200-26105-797762 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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