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Recent salaries shared by Propulsion Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Propulsion Engineer
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1-3 years
$90K/yr
($90K • $0)
Mojave, CA
submitted on Nov 12, 2025
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Propulsion Engineer
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4-6 years
$45K/yr
($45K • $0)
Norfolk, VA
submitted on Nov 4, 2025
$45K/yr
$45K • $0
Propulsion Engineer
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1-3 years
$121K/yr
($100K • $21K)
Hawthorne, CA
submitted on Nov 2, 2025
$121K/yr
$100K • $21K
Propulsion Engineer
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4-6 years
$105K/yr
($101K • $4K)
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Oct 31, 2025
$105K/yr
$101K • $4K
Propulsion Engineer
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10-14 years
$111K/yr
($111K • $0)
Madison, WI
submitted on Oct 28, 2025
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
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Propulsion Engineer
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1-3 years
$92K - $107K/yr
Cape Canaveral, FL
submitted on Oct 20, 2025
$92K - $107K/yr
Propulsion Engineer
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1-3 years
$115K - $133K/yr
Long Beach, CA
submitted on Oct 19, 2025
$115K - $133K/yr
Propulsion Engineer
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1-3 years
$96K/yr
($91K • $5K)
Cedar Park, TX
submitted on Oct 10, 2025
$96K/yr
$91K • $5K
Propulsion Engineer
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7-9 years
$124K - $144K/yr
Kent, WA
submitted on Sep 25, 2025
$124K - $144K/yr
Propulsion Engineer
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1-3 years
$81K - $95K/yr
Everett, WA
submitted on Sep 22, 2025
$81K - $95K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Propulsion Engineer in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $134,867, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $125,623, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $122,535 and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $111,714.
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Propulsion Engineer are NASA and US Air Force.
Frequently asked questions about Propulsion Engineer salaries
The average salary for Propulsion Engineer is $139,804 per year or $67 per hour, with top earners making up to $210,127 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $113,928 (25th percentile) to $173,734 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 597 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Propulsion Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Propulsion Engineer is $173,734 per year, $14,478 per month or $84 per hour.
The lowest salary for Propulsion Engineer is $113,928 per year, $9,494 per month or $55 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Propulsion Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $167,130 per year (estimate) and goes up to $305,628 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.