As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Texas is $74,269, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,428 weekly, or $6,189 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $64,256 to $85,193. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,028) and 75th percentile ($79,987), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,193 per year. This $10,959 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, Texas Resident Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $64,256 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $69,028 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $74,269 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $79,987 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $85,193 TX August 01, 2026
25% $69,028 10% $64,256 90% $85,193 75% $79,987 $74,269 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $78,018 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $77,143 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $76,276 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $78,717 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $76,927 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $85,283 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $80,539 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $77,059 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $76,856 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $79,528 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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