As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Delaware is $77,095, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,483 weekly, or $6,425 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $66,804 to $88,449. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,708) and 75th percentile ($83,038), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,449 per year. This $11,330 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 $66,804 DE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $71,708 DE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,095 DE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $83,038 DE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $88,449 DE January 01, 2026
25% $71,708 10% $66,804 90% $88,449 75% $83,038 $77,095 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 $87,241 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $87,275 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $89,146 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $89,146 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $87,709 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $89,146 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $89,742 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $88,211 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $87,888 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $89,742 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
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