As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Oregon is $77,308, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,487 weekly, or $6,442 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 Oregon vary widely, spanning from $66,989 to $88,693. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,907) and 75th percentile ($83,267), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,693 per year. This $11,360 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, Oregon Resident Engineer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 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 $66,989 OR January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $71,907 OR January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $77,308 OR January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $83,267 OR January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $88,693 OR January 01, 2026
25% $71,907 10% $66,989 90% $88,693 75% $83,267 $77,308 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 Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $89,010 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $88,781 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $89,504 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $83,465 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $77,851 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $83,465 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $84,358 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $83,754 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $83,762 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $84,690 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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