As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Hawaii is $79,584, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,530 weekly, or $6,632 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 Hawaii vary widely, spanning from $68,855 to $91,290. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,968) and 75th percentile ($85,711), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,290 per year. This $11,743 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, Hawaii Resident Engineer often earn 4.5% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Hawaii currently ranks 9 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 $68,855 HI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $73,968 HI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $79,584 HI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $85,711 HI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $91,290 HI August 01, 2026
25% $73,968 10% $68,855 90% $91,290 75% $85,711 $79,584 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 Ewa Beach, HI Avg. Salary $89,800 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Kaneohe, HI Avg. Salary $89,832 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Pearl City, HI Avg. Salary $89,815 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Waipahu, HI Avg. Salary $89,776 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aiea, HI Avg. Salary $89,880 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anahola, HI Avg. Salary $88,701 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Camp H M Smith, HI Avg. Salary $89,891 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Captain Cook, HI Avg. Salary $88,612 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Eleele, HI Avg. Salary $88,881 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fort Shafter, HI Avg. Salary $89,911 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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