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: a Cook I (0-1 years)earns $34,867, a Cook II (1-3 years)earns $38,824, a Cook III (3-5 years)earns $43,728, a Launch Engineer (5+ years)earns $57,430,

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 $61,822, California $61,587, Massachusetts $60,767. 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: Advanced Launch Manager: $117,360; Launch Project Manager: $114,078; Product Launch Manager: $110,728; Launch Operations Manager: $109,324; SALES PERSON PRODUCT LAUNCH: $101,822.

Launch Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Launch Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Launch Engineer in Rhode Island is $57,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,365 to $64,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,334

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Launch Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,154	$5,346	$1,234	$31
Average	$57,891	$4,824	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,365	$4,364	$1,007	$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 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: $61,822.
California: $61,587.
Massachusetts: $60,767.

District of Columbia $61,822 California $61,587 Massachusetts $60,767 Washington $60,543 New Jersey $60,521 Alaska $60,443 Connecticut $59,672 New York $59,359

Hawaii $58,360 Rhode Island $57,891 Maryland $57,573 Minnesota $57,137 Colorado $56,970 Illinois $56,914 Oregon $56,702 Delaware $56,545

New Hampshire $56,447 Virginia $56,227 Pennsylvania $55,585 Nevada $55,261 North Dakota $55,155 Michigan $54,987 Wisconsin $54,926 Vermont $54,803

Texas $54,463 Maine $54,440 Arizona $54,407 Ohio $54,368 Georgia $53,854 Indiana $53,597 Wyoming $53,547 Utah $53,469

Iowa $53,435 Kansas $53,167 Louisiana $53,089 North Carolina $53,061 Missouri $53,050 Florida $52,832 Montana $52,715 Nebraska $52,603

Kentucky $52,542 South Carolina $52,319 Tennessee $52,179 Idaho $52,123 New Mexico $51,715 Oklahoma $51,626 Alabama $51,297 South Dakota $50,744

Arkansas $50,442 West Virginia $50,280 Mississippi $49,795

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:

Adamsville: $58,615
Albion: $58,119
Ashaway: $58,503

Adamsville, RI $58,615 Albion, RI $58,119 Ashaway, RI $58,503 Barrington, RI $57,966 Block Island, RI $58,289 Bradford, RI $58,468 Bristol, RI $58,190 Carolina, RI $58,372

Charlestown, RI $58,393 Chepachet, RI $58,277 Clayville, RI $58,114 Coventry, RI $58,117 West Greenwich, RI $58,277 East Greenwich, RI $58,078 Exeter, RI $58,261 Fiskeville, RI $57,965

Forestdale, RI $58,412 Foster, RI $58,246 Glendale, RI $58,416 Greene, RI $58,323 Greenville, RI $57,988 Harmony, RI $58,062 Harrisville, RI $58,391 Hope, RI $58,002

Hope Valley, RI $58,452 Hopkinton, RI $58,529 Jamestown, RI $58,334 Kenyon, RI $58,364 Little Compton, RI $58,606 Manville, RI $58,196 Mapleville, RI $58,288 Newport, RI $58,392

Middletown, RI $58,418 North Kingstown, RI $58,178 North Scituate, RI $58,063 Oakland, RI $58,351 Pascoag, RI $58,430 Pawtucket, RI $57,880 Central Falls, RI $57,905 Cumberland, RI $58,234

Lincoln, RI $57,964 Portsmouth, RI $58,386 Prudence Island, RI $58,266 Rockville, RI $58,520 Saunderstown, RI $58,299 Shannock, RI $58,368 Slatersville, RI $58,412 Slocum, RI $58,297

Tiverton, RI $58,564 Wakefield, RI $58,348 Kingston, RI $58,326 Narragansett, RI $58,364 Peace Dale, RI $58,341 Warren, RI $58,116 Warwick, RI $57,954 Westerly, RI $58,517

West Kingston, RI $58,344 West Warwick, RI $58,025 Wood River Junction, RI $58,428 Woonsocket, RI $58,415 North Smithfield, RI $58,282 Wyoming, RI $58,368 Providence, RI $57,863 Cranston, RI $57,871

North Providence, RI $57,878 East Providence, RI $57,867 Riverside, RI $57,885 Rumford, RI $57,877 Smithfield, RI $57,994 Johnston, RI $57,897

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 01, 2026

$52,365

Average $57,891/year

$64,154

$4,364

Average $4,824/month

$5,346

$1,007

Average $1,113/week

$1,234

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,154	$5,346	$1,234	$31
Average	$57,891	$4,824	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,365	$4,364	$1,007	$25

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