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Propulsion Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Propulsion Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$138,100a year
- Typical range$117,500–$167,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$193,000and above
- Postings9with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Propulsion Engineer postings in California
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration)Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $100K–$115K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Propulsion EngineerThe Aerospace Corporation · El Segundo, CA · $100K–$176K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Propulsion EngineerThe Aerospace Corporation · El Segundo, CA · $100K–$176K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $100K–$135K/yr · Posted Aug 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Propulsion Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Propulsion Engineer jobs in California is $138K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 6 companies.
What is the typical Propulsion Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $118K–$167K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $108K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Propulsion Engineer jobs?
The median here is $138K, against $138K across all 26 postings for the role.
How many Propulsion Engineer jobs in California list pay?
9 open postings at 6 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.