As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Longview, TX is $62,963, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,211 weekly, or $5,247 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Contract Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Contract Engineer in Longview, TX vary widely, spanning from $53,646 to $71,280. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,086) and 75th percentile ($67,317), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,280 per year. This $9,231 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, Longview Contract Engineer often earn 6.4% lower than national averages. However, Longview currently ranks 695 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 $53,646 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $58,086 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $62,963 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $67,317 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $71,280 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
25% $58,086 10% $53,646 90% $71,280 75% $67,317 $62,963 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
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About Longview, Texas    Longview is the forty-fifth largest city in the state of Texas. The city is mostly located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat; a small pa....More

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

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