As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Arizona is $74,179, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,427 weekly, or $6,182 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 Arizona vary widely, spanning from $64,278 to $85,103. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,996) and 75th percentile ($79,897), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,103 per year. This $10,901 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, Arizona Resident Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 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 $64,278 AZ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $68,996 AZ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $74,179 AZ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $79,897 AZ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $85,103 AZ January 01, 2026
25% $68,996 10% $64,278 90% $85,103 75% $79,897 $74,179 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 Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $83,167 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $82,061 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $81,330 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $79,833 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $83,584 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $79,833 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $83,184 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $83,167 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $80,403 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $83,788 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Resident Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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