How much does a Contract Engineer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contract Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $67,654. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,630 to a high of $76,930, with most professionals earning between $61,360 and $72,510.

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 $55,630 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $61,360 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $67,654 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $72,510 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $76,930 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $61,360 10% $55,630 90% $76,930 75% $72,510 $67,654 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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