As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Bismarck, ND is $68,495, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,317 weekly, or $5,708 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 Bismarck, ND vary widely, spanning from $58,396 to $77,583. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,209) and 75th percentile ($73,252), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,583 per year. This $10,043 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, Bismarck Contract Engineer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Bismarck currently ranks 368 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 $58,396 Bismarck, ND August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $63,209 Bismarck, ND August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $68,495 Bismarck, ND August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $73,252 Bismarck, ND August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $77,583 Bismarck, ND August 01, 2026
25% $63,209 10% $58,396 90% $77,583 75% $73,252 $68,495 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 Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

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