As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in New York is $80,932, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,556 weekly, or $6,744 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $70,129 to $92,850. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,277) and 75th percentile ($87,170), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,850 per year. This $11,893 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, New York Resident Engineer often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $70,129 NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $75,277 NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $80,932 NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $87,170 NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $92,850 NY January 01, 2026
25% $75,277 10% $70,129 90% $92,850 75% $87,170 $80,932 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $92,829 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $84,851 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $83,431 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $96,870 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $93,085 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $93,085 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $91,503 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $90,116 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $86,306 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $84,426 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Resident Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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