Applied Optoelectronics employees working as Process Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 25% lower than the average of Process Engineer professionals at Applied Optoelectronics worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Process Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,575 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,713 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Engineer at Applied Optoelectronics is $126,836 per year or $61 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,308 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $100,860 (25th percentile) and $161,461 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Applied Optoelectronics Process Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $78 per hour.
Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,405 and $13,455 monthly.