As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Alameda, CA is $92,975, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,788 weekly, or $7,748 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Resident Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Resident Engineer in Alameda, CA vary widely, spanning from $80,391 to $106,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,388) and 75th percentile ($100,125), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,635 per year. This $13,737 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alameda Resident Engineer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. 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
Resident Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $80,391 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $86,388 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $92,975 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $100,125 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $106,635 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
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What is a Resident Engineer ?

A resident engineer is a construction occupation. It often describes an engineer employed to work from site for the client or the design engineer. The duties include supervision of and issuing of instructions to the contractor and to report regularly to the designer and/or client. The role was common historically and was also defined in the Institution of Civil Engineers Conditions of Contract and FIDIC contracts. It is not a defined role in the commonly used and more modern NEC Engineering and Construction Contract in which similar roles are named as the client's "project manager" and "su...

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  1. This Job:

    Resident Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Civil Engineer II

    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 Resident Engineer in Alameda, CA. The base salary for Resident Engineer ranges from $86,388 to $100,125 with the average base salary of $92,975. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,940 to $117,571 with the average total cash compensation of $105,315.
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About Alameda, California    Alameda (/ˌæləˈmiːdə/ AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [ala'meða]) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Ba....More

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