As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Nevada is $75,358, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,449 weekly, or $6,280 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $65,198 to $86,442. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,040) and 75th percentile ($81,160), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,442 per year. This $11,120 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, Nevada Resident Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 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 $65,198 NV August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $70,040 NV August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $75,358 NV August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $81,160 NV August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $86,442 NV August 01, 2026
25% $70,040 10% $65,198 90% $86,442 75% $81,160 $75,358 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 Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $86,638 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $86,458 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $86,536 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $86,401 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $86,082 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $86,522 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $86,557 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $84,129 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $84,236 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $86,002 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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