As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Worcester, MA is $72,232, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,389 weekly, or $6,019 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $61,582 to $81,815. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,657) and 75th percentile ($77,248), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,815 per year. This $10,591 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, Worcester Contract Engineer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $61,582 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $66,657 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $72,232 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $77,248 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $81,815 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25% $66,657 10% $61,582 90% $81,815 75% $77,248 $72,232 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Contract Engineer in Worcester, MA. The base salary for Contract Engineer ranges from $66,657 to $77,248 with the average base salary of $72,232. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,865 to $81,910 with the average total cash compensation of $75,228.

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

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

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