What are the main factors that influence a Launch Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Launch Engineer's salary?

A Launch Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,985 for beginners, reaching about $55,060 at mid-level, and approach $58,460 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Launch Engineer?

Launch Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Launch Engineer roles are District of Columbia $61,810, California $61,576, Massachusetts $60,755. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Launch Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Launch Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Launch Project Manager: $114,062; Product Launch Manager: $110,671; Launch Operations Manager: $109,284; Advanced Launch Manager: $107,471; SALES PERSON PRODUCT LAUNCH: $101,795.

Launch Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Launch Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Launch Engineer in Delaware is $56,535 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): $69,042
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,006 to $63,082
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,972

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Launch Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,082	$5,257	$1,213	$30
Average	$56,535	$4,711	$1,087	$27
25th Percentile	$51,006	$4,250	$981	$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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Launch Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Launch Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,985
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,233
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,060
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,209
Expert (over 8 years): $58,460

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Launch Engineer	$53,985
Intermediate Level Launch Engineer	$54,233
Senior Level Launch Engineer	$55,060
Specialist Level Launch Engineer	$57,209
Expert Level Launch Engineer	$58,460

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How Do Launch Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Launch Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,810.
California: $61,576.
Massachusetts: $60,755.

District of Columbia $61,810 California $61,576 Massachusetts $60,755 Washington $60,532 New Jersey $60,509 Alaska $60,431 Connecticut $59,661 New York $59,348

Hawaii $58,349 Rhode Island $57,880 Maryland $57,562 Minnesota $57,126 Colorado $56,959 Illinois $56,903 Oregon $56,691 Delaware $56,535

New Hampshire $56,436 Virginia $56,216 Pennsylvania $55,574 Nevada $55,251 North Dakota $55,145 Michigan $54,977 Wisconsin $54,916 Vermont $54,793

Texas $54,452 Maine $54,430 Arizona $54,397 Ohio $54,357 Georgia $53,844 Indiana $53,587 Wyoming $53,537 Utah $53,459

Iowa $53,425 Kansas $53,157 Louisiana $53,079 North Carolina $53,051 Missouri $53,040 Florida $52,822 Montana $52,705 Nebraska $52,593

Kentucky $52,532 South Carolina $52,309 Tennessee $52,169 Idaho $52,113 New Mexico $51,706 Oklahoma $51,616 Alabama $51,287 South Dakota $50,734

Arkansas $50,433 West Virginia $50,271 Mississippi $49,785

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:

Lincoln: $58,511
Little Creek: $57,969
Magnolia: $58,209

Lincoln, DE $58,511 Little Creek, DE $57,969 Magnolia, DE $58,209 Milford, DE $58,511 Marydel, DE $57,752 Millsboro, DE $58,511 Millville, DE $58,902 Milton, DE $58,511

Nassau, DE $58,511 Ocean View, DE $58,902 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,902 Seaford, DE $57,897 Selbyville, DE $58,902 Smyrna, DE $57,685 Viola, DE $58,209 Woodside, DE $58,042

Bear, DE $57,260 Newark, DE $57,283 Claymont, DE $57,327 Delaware City, DE $57,283 Hockessin, DE $57,327 Kirkwood, DE $57,283 Middletown, DE $57,567 Montchanin, DE $57,327

New Castle, DE $57,327 Odessa, DE $57,646 Port Penn, DE $57,126 Rockland, DE $57,327 Saint Georges, DE $57,283 Townsend, DE $57,562 Winterthur, DE $57,327 Lewes, DE $58,511

Wilmington, DE $57,327 Dover, DE $57,941 Dover Afb, DE $58,075 Bethany Beach, DE $58,902 Bethel, DE $57,897 Bridgeville, DE $58,511 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,003 Cheswold, DE $57,808

Clayton, DE $57,662 Dagsboro, DE $58,902 Delmar, DE $57,897 Ellendale, DE $58,511 Felton, DE $58,511 Fenwick Island, DE $58,902 Frankford, DE $58,902 Frederica, DE $58,511

Georgetown, DE $58,511 Greenwood, DE $58,511 Harbeson, DE $58,511 Harrington, DE $58,511 Hartly, DE $57,634 Houston, DE $58,511 Kenton, DE $57,662 Laurel, DE $57,897

Yorklyn, DE $57,327

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 January 01, 2026

$51,006

Average $56,535/year

$63,082

$4,250

Average $4,711/month

$5,257

$981

Average $1,087/week

$1,213

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,082	$5,257	$1,213	$30
Average	$56,535	$4,711	$1,087	$27
25th Percentile	$51,006	$4,250	$981	$25

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