As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Amarillo, TX is $62,704, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,206 weekly, or $5,225 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 Amarillo, TX vary widely, spanning from $53,459 to $71,023. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,865) and 75th percentile ($67,058), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,023 per year. This $9,193 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, Amarillo Contract Engineer often earn 6.8% lower than national averages. However, Amarillo currently ranks 708 statewide for Contract Engineer job salary. 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 $53,459 Amarillo, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $57,865 Amarillo, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $62,704 Amarillo, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $67,058 Amarillo, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $71,023 Amarillo, TX August 01, 2026
25% $57,865 10% $53,459 90% $71,023 75% $67,058 $62,704 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Amarillo, Texas    Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panh....More

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

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