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Resident engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Resident Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$128,235
Average $128,235
Low $87,603
High $187,714

The average salary for a resident engineer is $128,235 per year in the United States. 867 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Resident Engineer job openings in United States

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Assistant Resident Engineer
Ghirardelli Associates1out of 5 stars.
Pleasanton, CA
$68 - $80 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Resident Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
atlas
 
$210,000per year
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TerraPower
 
$194,511per year
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Protingent
 
$194,511per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$190,931per year
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Gigamon
 
$189,500per year
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CES CONSULTANTS
 
$184,080per year
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Highest paying cities for Resident Engineers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $164,972 per year
  2. Forest Hills, NY
    $158,917 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $146,290 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $144,319 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $142,609 per year

Where can a Resident Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Resident Engineers in different locations
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Senior Resident Engineer

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