As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Minnesota is $77,902, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,498 weekly, or $6,492 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $67,504 to $89,374. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,459) and 75th percentile ($83,907), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,374 per year. This $11,448 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, Minnesota Resident Engineer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $67,504 MN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $72,459 MN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,902 MN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $83,907 MN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $89,374 MN January 01, 2026
25% $72,459 10% $67,504 90% $89,374 75% $83,907 $77,902 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $88,458 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $89,019 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $80,607 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $84,502 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $81,585 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $75,929 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $88,355 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $81,526 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $81,976 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $81,874 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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