Optical Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: Dec 17, 2025
How much does a Optical Engineer make in Chicago, IL?
The average Optical Engineer in Chicago, IL makes $159,750,
23% above the national average Optical Engineer salary of $130,052.
This pay is 0% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Nashville, TN, and Boston, MA.
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