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Propulsion Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 82 open job postings for Propulsion Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Propulsion Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Propulsion EngineerDivergent · Torrance, CA · $122K–$225K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. Principal Propulsion EngineerHeaviside Industries · Los Angeles, CA · $210K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Propulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026Apply
  4. Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $100K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026Apply
  5. Propulsion Engineer II, Engine SystemsRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $111K–$169K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Propulsion Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$145K median, $119K–$183K typical, 211 postingsUnited States: middle half $119K–$183K, median $145K
  2. Hawthorne, CA$115K median, $115K–$115K typical, 18 postingsHawthorne, CA: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K
  3. Colorado$137K median, $113K–$172K typical, 16 postingsColorado: middle half $113K–$172K, median $137K
  4. Costa Mesa, CA$208K median, $193K–$256K typical, 14 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $193K–$256K, median $208K
  5. Washington$135K median, $123K–$190K typical, 13 postingsWashington: middle half $123K–$190K, median $135K
  6. Maryland$136K median, $136K–$170K typical, 12 postingsMaryland: middle half $136K–$170K, median $136K
  7. El Segundo, CA$138K median, $136K–$154K typical, 11 postingsEl Segundo, CA: middle half $136K–$154K, median $138K
  8. Long Beach, CA$165K median, $140K–$201K typical, 10 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $140K–$201K, median $165K

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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 $145K a year, from 82 job postings with pay at 28 companies.

What is the typical Propulsion Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$193K. The top 10% list $221K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $98.8K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Propulsion Engineer jobs?

The median here is $145K, against $145K across all 215 postings for the role.

How many Propulsion Engineer jobs in California list pay?

82 open postings at 28 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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