As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in North Dakota is $75,199, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,446 weekly, or $6,267 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 North Dakota vary widely, spanning from $65,162 to $86,274. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,945) and 75th percentile ($80,996), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,274 per year. This $11,051 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, North Dakota Resident Engineer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, North Dakota currently ranks 21 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 $65,162 ND January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $69,945 ND January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $75,199 ND January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $80,996 ND January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $86,274 ND January 01, 2026
25% $69,945 10% $65,162 90% $86,274 75% $80,996 $75,199 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 Mandan, ND Avg. Salary $84,588 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $81,883 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $80,607 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $80,607 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $78,719 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $81,015 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $83,312 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $83,312 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $83,312 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $78,719 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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