As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Colorado is $77,688, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,494 weekly, or $6,474 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Resident Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Resident Engineer in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $67,214 to $89,115. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,206) and 75th percentile ($83,669), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,115 per year. This $11,463 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, Colorado Resident Engineer often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $67,214 CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $72,206 CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,688 CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $83,669 CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $89,115 CO August 01, 2026
25% $72,206 10% $67,214 90% $89,115 75% $83,669 $77,688 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 Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $86,838 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $85,048 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $84,617 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $84,918 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $85,639 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $88,741 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $87,669 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $88,151 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $84,645 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $84,575 Date Updated August 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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