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 $38,825, a Cook III (3-5 years)earns $43,732, a Launch Engineer (5+ years)earns $57,442,

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 $61,836, California $61,601, Massachusetts $60,780. 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: $117,331; Launch Project Manager: $114,072; Product Launch Manager: $110,742; Launch Operations Manager: $109,330; SALES PERSON PRODUCT LAUNCH: $101,828.

Launch Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Launch Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Launch Engineer in Rhode Island is $57,904 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): $69,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,382 to $64,191
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,355

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Launch Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,191	$5,349	$1,234	$31
Average	$57,904	$4,825	$1,114	$28
25th Percentile	$52,382	$4,365	$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: $61,836.
California: $61,601.
Massachusetts: $60,780.

District of Columbia $61,836 California $61,601 Massachusetts $60,780 Washington $60,557 New Jersey $60,535 Alaska $60,456 Connecticut $59,686 New York $59,373

Hawaii $58,373 Rhode Island $57,904 Maryland $57,586 Minnesota $57,150 Colorado $56,983 Illinois $56,927 Oregon $56,714 Delaware $56,558

New Hampshire $56,460 Virginia $56,240 Pennsylvania $55,597 Nevada $55,274 North Dakota $55,167 Michigan $55,000 Wisconsin $54,938 Vermont $54,816

Texas $54,475 Maine $54,453 Arizona $54,419 Ohio $54,380 Georgia $53,866 Indiana $53,609 Wyoming $53,559 Utah $53,481

Iowa $53,447 Kansas $53,179 Louisiana $53,101 North Carolina $53,073 Missouri $53,062 Florida $52,844 Montana $52,727 Nebraska $52,615

Kentucky $52,554 South Carolina $52,330 Tennessee $52,191 Idaho $52,135 New Mexico $51,727 Oklahoma $51,638 Alabama $51,308 South Dakota $50,755

Arkansas $50,454 West Virginia $50,292 Mississippi $49,806

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: $58,628
Albion: $58,132
Ashaway: $58,517

Adamsville, RI $58,628 Albion, RI $58,132 Ashaway, RI $58,517 Barrington, RI $57,979 Block Island, RI $58,302 Bradford, RI $58,482 Bristol, RI $58,203 Carolina, RI $58,385

Charlestown, RI $58,406 Chepachet, RI $58,290 Clayville, RI $58,127 Coventry, RI $58,130 West Greenwich, RI $58,291 East Greenwich, RI $58,091 Exeter, RI $58,274 Fiskeville, RI $57,978

Forestdale, RI $58,425 Foster, RI $58,259 Glendale, RI $58,430 Greene, RI $58,336 Greenville, RI $58,001 Harmony, RI $58,075 Harrisville, RI $58,404 Hope, RI $58,015

Hope Valley, RI $58,465 Hopkinton, RI $58,542 Jamestown, RI $58,347 Kenyon, RI $58,378 Little Compton, RI $58,619 Manville, RI $58,209 Mapleville, RI $58,301 Newport, RI $58,406

Middletown, RI $58,431 North Kingstown, RI $58,191 North Scituate, RI $58,076 Oakland, RI $58,364 Pascoag, RI $58,443 Pawtucket, RI $57,893 Central Falls, RI $57,919 Cumberland, RI $58,248

Lincoln, RI $57,977 Portsmouth, RI $58,399 Prudence Island, RI $58,279 Rockville, RI $58,533 Saunderstown, RI $58,312 Shannock, RI $58,381 Slatersville, RI $58,426 Slocum, RI $58,310

Tiverton, RI $58,577 Wakefield, RI $58,361 Kingston, RI $58,339 Narragansett, RI $58,378 Peace Dale, RI $58,354 Warren, RI $58,129 Warwick, RI $57,967 Westerly, RI $58,531

West Kingston, RI $58,358 West Warwick, RI $58,038 Wood River Junction, RI $58,441 Woonsocket, RI $58,428 North Smithfield, RI $58,296 Wyoming, RI $58,381 Providence, RI $57,876 Cranston, RI $57,884

North Providence, RI $57,891 East Providence, RI $57,880 Riverside, RI $57,898 Rumford, RI $57,890 Smithfield, RI $58,007 Johnston, RI $57,910

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 June 01, 2026

$52,382

Average $57,904/year

$64,191

$4,365

Average $4,825/month

$5,349

$1,007

Average $1,114/week

$1,234

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,191	$5,349	$1,234	$31
Average	$57,904	$4,825	$1,114	$28
25th Percentile	$52,382	$4,365	$1,007	$25

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