As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Minnesota is $77,917, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,498 weekly, or $6,493 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $67,412 to $89,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,418) and 75th percentile ($83,915), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,377 per year. This $11,497 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 $67,412 MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $72,418 MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,917 MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $83,915 MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $89,377 MN August 01, 2026
25% $72,418 10% $67,412 90% $89,377 75% $83,915 $77,917 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 $88,625 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $89,670 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $83,301 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $84,955 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $83,072 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $81,705 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $88,670 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $83,386 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $83,303 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $83,348 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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