As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Delaware is $77,110, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,483 weekly, or $6,426 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $66,714 to $88,451. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,668) and 75th percentile ($83,046), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,451 per year. This $11,378 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, Delaware Resident Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $66,714 DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $71,668 DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,110 DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $83,046 DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $88,451 DE August 01, 2026
25% $71,668 10% $66,714 90% $88,451 75% $83,046 $77,110 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $87,492 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $87,546 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $87,269 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $87,117 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $87,563 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $87,386 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $87,085 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $87,135 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $87,863 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $86,827 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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