As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Lowell, MA is $73,920, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,422 weekly, or $6,160 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 Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $63,021 to $83,727. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,215) and 75th percentile ($79,054), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,727 per year. This $10,839 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, Lowell Contract Engineer often earn 1.5% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 145 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 $63,021 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $68,215 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $73,920 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $79,054 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $83,727 Lowell, MA August 01, 2026
25% $68,215 10% $63,021 90% $83,727 75% $79,054 $73,920 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 Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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