How Much Does a Resident Engineer Make in Longview, TX ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Resident Engineer Salary in Longview, TX

As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Longview, TX is $69,505, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,337 weekly, or $5,792 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 Longview, TX vary widely, spanning from $60,227 to $79,741. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,649) and 75th percentile ($74,863), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,741 per year. This $10,214 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, Longview Resident Engineer often earn 6.4% lower than national averages. However, Longview currently ranks 695 statewide for Resident Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $60,227 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $64,649 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $69,505 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $74,863 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $79,741 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
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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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Resident Engineer in Longview, TX. The base salary for Resident Engineer ranges from $64,649 to $74,863 with the average base salary of $69,505. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,529 to $87,339 with the average total cash compensation of $78,238.
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About Longview, Texas    Longview is the forty-fifth largest city in the state of Texas. The city is mostly located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat; a small pa....More

Longview, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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