As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Arkansas is $68,774, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,323 weekly, or $5,731 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 Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $59,594 to $78,902. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,969) and 75th percentile ($74,076), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,902 per year. This $10,107 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, Arkansas Resident Engineer often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide for Resident 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
Resident Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $59,594 AR January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $63,969 AR January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $68,774 AR January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $74,076 AR January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $78,902 AR January 01, 2026
25% $63,969 10% $59,594 90% $78,902 75% $74,076 $68,774 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $77,349 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $76,142 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $76,805 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $79,076 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $73,777 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $77,162 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $74,143 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $75,359 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $76,499 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $75,750 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Resident Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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