General Engineering Contractor Salary in the United States

How much does a General Engineering Contractor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Engineering Contractor in the United States is $94,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a General Engineering Contractor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,427
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,472 to $102,477
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,029
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General Engineering Contractor Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $102,477 $8,540 $1,971 $49
Average $94,843 $7,904 $1,824 $46
25th Percentile $84,472 $7,039 $1,624 $41
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Key Factors That Influence General Engineering Contractor Salaries

A General Engineering Contractor'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 Experience Level Affects General Engineering Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Engineering Contractor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,611
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,004
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,249
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,978
  • Expert (over 8 years): $181,735
Levels Salary
Workforce... Level General Engineering Contractor$79,611
General E... Level General Engineering Contractor$97,004
Workforce... Level General Engineering Contractor$112,249
Workforce... Level General Engineering Contractor$115,978
Workforce... Level General Engineering Contractor$181,735
$79,611 0 yr
$97,004 < 2 yrs
$112,249 2-4 yrs
$115,978 5-8 yrs
$181,735 > 8 yrs
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How Do General Engineering Contractor 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 General Engineering Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,010.
  • California: $104,612.
  • Massachusetts: $103,218.

Top Paying Cities for General Engineering Contractors

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:

  • San Jose: $119,626
  • San Francisco: $118,450
  • Oakland: $115,822

What Skills Can Increase a General Engineering Contractor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 16.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 16.98%
Logistics 1.92%
Administrative Support 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a General Engineering Contractor's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$99,585
5%
Flexibility
$98,637
4%
Sense Of Urgency
$97,688
3%
Innovation
$97,688
3%
Leadership
$97,688
3%
Upselling
$96,740
2%
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General Engineering Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Engineering Contractor'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for General Engineering Contractor

Salaries for a General Engineering Contractor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,670 in 2023 to around $101,158 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Engineering Contractor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of General Engineering Contractor Over Time

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