As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Akron, IN is $64,359, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,238 weekly, or $5,363 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Contract Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Contract Engineer in Akron, IN vary widely, spanning from $54,869 to $72,897. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,392) and 75th percentile ($68,828), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,897 per year. This $9,436 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, Akron Contract Engineer often earn 2.8% 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 $54,869 Akron, IN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $59,392 Akron, IN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $64,359 Akron, IN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $68,828 Akron, IN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $72,897 Akron, IN August 01, 2026
25% $59,392 10% $54,869 90% $72,897 75% $68,828 $64,359 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Akron, Indiana    Akron is a town in Henry Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. Akron is located at 41°2′20″N 8....More

Akron, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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