Boeing employees working as Optical Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Optical Engineer professionals at Boeing worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Optical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Optical Engineer at Boeing is $152,054 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,595 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,675 (25th percentile) and $195,011 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Boeing Optical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $94 per hour.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,973 and $16,251 monthly.
Optical Engineer with an estimated total pay of $116K - $163K/yr
