As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Massachusetts is $82,866, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,594 weekly, or $6,906 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $71,694 to $95,054. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,018) and 75th percentile ($89,246), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,054 per year. This $12,228 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, Massachusetts Resident Engineer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $71,694 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,018 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $82,866 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $89,246 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $95,054 MA August 01, 2026
25% $77,018 10% $71,694 90% $95,054 75% $89,246 $82,866 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $90,411 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $92,110 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $91,399 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $92,312 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $91,419 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $95,867 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $91,345 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $95,856 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $95,864 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $94,153 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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