As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Duluth, MN is $66,241, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,274 weekly, or $5,520 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 Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $56,474 to $75,029. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,128) and 75th percentile ($70,841), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,029 per year. This $9,713 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, Duluth Contract Engineer often earn 6.1% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 509 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 $56,474 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $61,128 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $66,241 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $70,841 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $75,029 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
25% $61,128 10% $56,474 90% $75,029 75% $70,841 $66,241 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Contract Engineer in Duluth, MN. The base salary for Contract Engineer ranges from $61,128 to $70,841 with the average base salary of $66,241. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,070 to $75,116 with the average total cash compensation of $68,988.

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About Duluth, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land an....More

Duluth, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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