As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Providence, RI is $71,446, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,374 weekly, or $5,954 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 Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $60,912 to $80,925. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,932) and 75th percentile ($76,408), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,925 per year. This $10,476 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, Providence Contract Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 246 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 $60,912 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $65,932 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $71,446 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $76,408 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $80,925 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
25% $65,932 10% $60,912 90% $80,925 75% $76,408 $71,446 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

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