As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Springfield, MO is $61,157, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,176 weekly, or $5,096 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $52,107 to $69,234. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,420) and 75th percentile ($65,385), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,234 per year. This $8,965 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, Springfield Contract Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 768 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 $52,107 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $56,420 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $61,157 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $65,385 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $69,234 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25% $56,420 10% $52,107 90% $69,234 75% $65,385 $61,157 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 Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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