How much does a Contract Engineer make in Reno, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contract Engineer in Reno, NV is $69,117. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,832 to a high of $78,593, with most professionals earning between $62,686 and $74,077.

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Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $56,832 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $62,686 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $69,117 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $74,077 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $78,593 Reno,NV April 01, 2025
25% $62,686 10% $56,832 90% $78,593 75% $74,077 $69,117 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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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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