OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Senior 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 recordsSenior Optical Engineer insights
Total filings81All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$118,55871 eligible salary records
Employer names42Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$107,500–$137,721Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*6 filings$129,449 median · n=6
*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 · 71 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Senior Optical Engineer54
$112,902 median · n=45 eligible
Senior Optical Engineer 122
$128,350 median · n=21 eligible
Senior Optical Engineer Ii2
$67,912 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Optical Engineer 22
$131,480 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Optical Engineer - [Kbgfjg109418-5]1
$111,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Diego, CA13
$129,625 median · n=13 eligible
Wilton, CT12
$118,934 median · n=12 eligible
San Jose, CA9
$131,162 median · n=7 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA7
$115,415 median · n=4 eligible
Dallas, TX6
$151,406 median · n=6 eligible
Fremont, CA4
$87,423 median · n=4 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI2
$110,500 median · n=2 eligible
Austin, TX2
$165,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.7%Certified LCAs
Certified71 87.7%
Certified - Withdrawn7 8.6%
Withdrawn3 3.7%
Denominator: all 81 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Asml Us, Lp15
$127,171 median · n=14 eligible
Infinera Corporation9
$116,375 median · n=6 eligible
Cymer, LLC8
$129,625 median · n=8 eligible
Glow Networks, Inc.7
$151,406 median · n=7 eligible
10x Genomics, Inc.2
$158,000 median · n=1 eligible
Asml Us, LLC2
$106,337 median · n=2 eligible
Autosystems America, Inc.2
$114,897 median · n=1 eligible
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.2
$110,500 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$118,558Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$88,546
25th percentile$107,500
Median (50th)$118,558
75th percentile$137,721
90th percentile$151,406
n=71 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
81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sawyer Enterprises, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer | $105,206I-200-26092-752779 Reported wage: $105,206–$124,419.49 / year Annualized: $105,206 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | College Station, TX | 04/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $127,171I-200-26021-574788 Reported wage: $127,171–$193,125 / year Annualized: $127,171 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-07-17 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 01/21/2026 | 07/18/2026 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $127,171I-200-25329-435278 Reported wage: $127,171–$193,125 / year Annualized: $127,171 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-03 Employment end: 2029-05-20 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 11/25/2025 | 05/21/2026 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $131,726I-200-25324-424027 Reported wage: $131,726–$193,125 / year Annualized: $131,726 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-28 Employment end: 2029-05-18 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 11/20/2025 | 05/19/2026 |
| Coherent Corp. | Senior Optical Engineer | $114,000I-200-25114-902327 Reported wage: $114,000–$115,500 / year Annualized: $114,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-01 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | East Granby, CT | 04/24/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Ultima Genomics, Inc. | Senior Optical Engineer | $99,674I-200-25098-842311 Reported wage: $99,674–$130,000 / year Annualized: $99,674 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-15 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 04/08/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Grote Industries, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer | $85,900I-200-25097-836312 Reported wage: $85,900–$95,900 / year Annualized: $85,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-14 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Madison, IN | 04/07/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cymer, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $129,625I-200-25094-832765 Reported wage: $129,625–$175,375 / year Annualized: $129,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-11 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 04/04/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cymer, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $129,625I-200-25045-693398 Reported wage: $129,625–$175,375 / year Annualized: $129,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-24 Employment end: 2028-08-11 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 02/14/2025 | 08/12/2025 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $133,203I-200-25033-659729 Reported wage: $133,203–$175,375 / year Annualized: $133,203 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-07 Employment end: 2028-07-29 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 02/02/2025 | 07/30/2025 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $129,625I-200-24324-483836 Reported wage: $129,625–$175,375 / year Annualized: $129,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-26 Employment end: 2028-05-08 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 11/19/2024 | 05/09/2025 |
| Magic Leap, Inc. | Senior Optical Engineer | $165,000I-200-24264-353974 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-08 Employment end: 2027-11-03 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 09/20/2024 | 11/04/2024 |
| Magic Leap, Inc. | Senior Optical Engineer | $165,000I-200-24268-361493 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-01 Employment end: 2027-11-03 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 09/24/2024 | 11/04/2024 |
| Leadoptik, Inc. | Senior Optical Engineer | $154,000I-200-24145-037066 Reported wage: $154,000 / year Annualized: $154,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-03 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/24/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Cymer, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $129,625I-200-24142-017595 Reported wage: $129,625–$175,375 / year Annualized: $129,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-29 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/21/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Cymer, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $129,625I-200-24114-914334 Reported wage: $129,625–$175,375 / year Annualized: $129,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-30 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 04/23/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer Ii | $62,130I-200-24081-821366 Reported wage: $62,130 / year Annualized: $62,130 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-28 Employment end: 2027-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Worth, TX | 03/21/2024 | 09/11/2024 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $109,595I-200-24079-810247 Reported wage: $109,595–$138,000 / year Annualized: $109,595 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-25 Employment end: 2027-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | Wilton, CT | 03/18/2024 | 09/13/2024 |
| Cooper Lighting, LLC | Senior Optical Engineer | $102,107I-200-24075-804653 Reported wage: $102,107–$166,800 / year Annualized: $102,107 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-22 Employment end: 2027-09-03 Worker positions: 1 | Peachtree City, GA | 03/15/2024 | 09/04/2024 |
| Innovusion, Inc. | Senior Optical Engineer | $150,000I-200-22075-984977 Reported wage: $150,000–$180,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-11-21 Employment end: 2025-04-03 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 03/16/2022 | 04/04/2022 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 1 | $128,350I-200-23303-465884 Reported wage: $128,350–$173,650 / year Annualized: $128,350 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-11-06 Employment end: 2027-03-14 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 10/30/2023 | 03/15/2024 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Senior Optical Engineer 2 | $116,709I-200-23270-384848 Reported wage: $116,709–$170,376.14 / year Annualized: $116,709 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-04 Employment end: 2027-01-08 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 09/27/2023 | 01/09/2024 |
| Infinera Corporation | Senior Optical Engineer | $145,288I-200-23228-271068 Reported wage: $145,288–$180,200 / year Annualized: $145,288 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-08-23 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 08/16/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
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