Launch Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Launch Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Launch Engineer in the United States is $56,638 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Launch Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,469
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,712 to $63,354
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,227
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Launch Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,354 $5,280 $1,218 $30
Average $56,638 $4,720 $1,089 $27
25th Percentile $51,712 $4,309 $994 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Launch Engineer Salaries

A Launch Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Launch Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $71,438
  • San Francisco: $70,736
  • Oakland: $69,167

What Skills Can Increase a Launch Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 3.29% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.45%
Foodservice 3.29%
Purchasing 1.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Launch Engineer's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • HACCP: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Cost Control: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$68,532
21%
HACCP
$67,966
20%
Cost Control
$60,603
7%
Collaboration
$60,603
7%
Innovation
$60,603
7%
Initiative
$60,037
6%
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How Education impacts a Launch Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Launch Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Launch Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $49,533 and $53,608).

Launch Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Launch Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 23.5%
Associates 53.8%
Bachelors 19.9%
Masters 0.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Launch Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Launch Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Launch Engineer

Salaries for a Launch Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,054 in 2023 to around $42,994 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Launch Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Launch Engineer Over Time

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