As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Massachusetts is $82,850, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,593 weekly, or $6,904 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $71,791 to $95,051. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,062) and 75th percentile ($89,237), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,051 per year. This $12,175 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 $71,791 MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,062 MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $82,850 MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $89,237 MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $95,051 MA January 01, 2026
25% $77,062 10% $71,791 90% $95,051 75% $89,237 $82,850 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 $88,143 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $89,750 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $89,886 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $89,453 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $89,002 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $94,862 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $90,099 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $94,862 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $94,862 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $92,030 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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  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

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