As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Fargo, ND is $66,372, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,276 weekly, or $5,531 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $56,586 to $75,177. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,249) and 75th percentile ($70,981), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,177 per year. This $9,732 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, Fargo Contract Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 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 $56,586 Fargo, ND August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $61,249 Fargo, ND August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $66,372 Fargo, ND August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $70,981 Fargo, ND August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $75,177 Fargo, ND August 01, 2026
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    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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