As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in New York is $80,947, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,557 weekly, or $6,746 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $70,034 to $92,853. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,235) and 75th percentile ($87,179), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,853 per year. This $11,944 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 $70,034 NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $75,235 NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $80,947 NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $87,179 NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $92,853 NY August 01, 2026
25% $75,235 10% $70,034 90% $92,853 75% $87,179 $80,947 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 $94,707 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $86,174 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $84,817 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $98,020 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $95,240 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $87,614 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $93,515 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $91,242 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $87,217 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $85,759 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Resident Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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