As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Acton, CA is $75,901, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,460 weekly, or $6,325 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 Acton, CA vary widely, spanning from $64,669 to $85,926. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,022) and 75th percentile ($81,148), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,926 per year. This $11,126 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, Acton Contract Engineer often earn 0.2% higher 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 $64,669 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $70,022 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $75,901 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $81,148 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $85,926 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
25% $70,022 10% $64,669 90% $85,926 75% $81,148 $75,901 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Acton, California    Acton is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, near the Antelope Valley. According to the 2010 census, Acton h....More

Acton, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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