Launch Engineer Salary in Reno, Nevada

How much does a Launch Engineer make in Reno, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Launch Engineer in Reno, NV is $53,906. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,856 to $62,857, with most professionals earning between $40,437 and $71,005.

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What does a Launch Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Launch Engineer

Evaluate Rocket Propulsion and Launch System Contractors methods, processes, and techniques in accordance with established Government/Contractor shared investment arrangements and recommend improvements to subsystem/component design, performance, reliability/maintainability, and supportability.

October 18, 2022

Assist developing new/modified rocket propulsion and launch systems development investment and acquisition strategies and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including Statement of Objectives, requirements, instructions to offerors, evaluation criteria, and model contract provisions.

February 23, 2023

Works with Launch Managers, Facility Tooling, and Equipment Suppliers to develop and build assembly fixtures, assembly aids, or other equipment needed in developing manufacturing cell to manufacturing parts.

February 23, 2023

Participates in early new product development design reviews acting as the Voice of Manufacturing for input.

March 27, 2023

Demonstrated competency in Microsoft tools including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Information Technology (IT) systems and SharePoint-type databases.

April 07, 2023

Develop and implement manufacturing process on all manufacturing cells that meet customer quality expectations and manufacturing standards for efficiency, scrap, downtime, repair/FTY and change-over.

April 24, 2023

Contribute technical detail while fostering system-level connections.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Launch Engineer in Reno, NV

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46856

62857

53906

Average Total Cash Compensation

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47254

63682

54434

What is the average salary for Launch Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Launch Engineer in Reno, NV. The base salary for Launch Engineer ranges from $46,856 to $62,857 with the average base salary of $53,906. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,254 to $63,682 with the average total cash compensation of $54,434.

View Average Salary for Launch Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,906	$46,856 - $62,857
Bonus	$528	$398 - $826
Total Pay	$54,434	$47,254 - $63,682

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Launch Engineer Salary Near Reno, NV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,061 - $63,132	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Sparks, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,061 - $63,132	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Carson City, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,996 - $63,044	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Chico, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,584 - $63,833	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,357 - $67,554	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,413 - $67,629	COMPARE TO Reno, NV

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About Reno, Nevada

Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe. Known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", Reno is known for its casino industry. It is the county seat of Washoe County. The city sits in a high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its downtown area (along with Sparks) occupies a valley informally known as the Truckee Meadows. The city is named after Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action at the Battle of South Mountain on Fox's Gap. Reno, with an esti...

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