As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Abernathy, TX is $61,301, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,179 weekly, or $5,108 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Contract Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Contract Engineer in Abernathy, TX vary widely, spanning from $52,230 to $69,409. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,553) and 75th percentile ($65,545), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,409 per year. This $8,992 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abernathy Contract Engineer often earn 8.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $52,230 Abernathy, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $56,553 Abernathy, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $61,301 Abernathy, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $65,545 Abernathy, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $69,409 Abernathy, TX April 01, 2026
25% $56,553 10% $52,230 90% $69,409 75% $65,545 $61,301 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Abernathy, Texas    Abernathy is a city in Hale and Lubbock counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,805 at the 2010 census. The Hale County portion of A....More

Abernathy, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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