As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Georgia is $73,426, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,412 weekly, or $6,119 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $63,625 to $84,239. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,295) and 75th percentile ($79,086), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,239 per year. This $10,791 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, Georgia Resident Engineer often earn 3.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $63,625 GA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $68,295 GA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $73,426 GA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $79,086 GA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $84,239 GA January 01, 2026
25% $68,295 10% $63,625 90% $84,239 75% $79,086 $73,426 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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $75,325 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $82,691 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $79,620 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $75,044 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $75,606 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $75,606 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $75,606 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $75,044 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $75,640 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $78,472 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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