As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Dothan, AL is $65,508, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,260 weekly, or $5,459 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 Dothan, AL vary widely, spanning from $56,764 to $75,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,931) and 75th percentile ($70,558), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,155 per year. This $9,627 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, Dothan Resident Engineer often earn 6.3% lower than national averages. However, Dothan currently ranks 797 statewide 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 $56,764 Dothan, AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $60,931 Dothan, AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $65,508 Dothan, AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $70,558 Dothan, AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $75,155 Dothan, AL January 01, 2026
25% $60,931 10% $56,764 90% $75,155 75% $70,558 $65,508 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Resident Engineer jobs in Dothan, Alabama
Search More Resident Engineer Jobs in Dothan, Alabama

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Resident Engineer.

Job Openings for Resident Engineer in Dothan, AL

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Resident Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Resident Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60931
70558
65508

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
66473
82317
73739
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Resident Engineer in Dothan, AL. The base salary for Resident Engineer ranges from $60,931 to $70,558 with the average base salary of $65,508. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,473 to $82,317 with the average total cash compensation of $73,739.
Similar Job Titles:

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

60931
70558

 

About Dothan, Alabama    Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Houston County and the seventh ....More

Dothan, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Resident Engineer Salary in popular cities: BirminghamMontgomeryMobile

Skills associated with Resident Engineer: Design, Inspection, Regulatory Compliance, requests

Jobs with a similar salary range to Resident Engineer : Civil Engineering Intern, Stormwater Engineer