Applied Optoelectronics employees working as Wafer Process Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Wafer Process Engineer professionals at Applied Optoelectronics worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Wafer Process Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,901 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,079 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Wafer Process Engineer at Applied Optoelectronics is $121,706 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $177,246 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $100,873 (25th percentile) and $148,662 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Applied Optoelectronics Wafer Process Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Wafer Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $71 per hour.
Wafer Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,406 and $12,389 monthly.