As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Vermont is $74,720, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,437 weekly, or $6,227 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 Vermont vary widely, spanning from $64,746 to $85,724. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,499) and 75th percentile ($80,480), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,724 per year. This $10,981 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, Vermont Resident Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Vermont currently ranks 24 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 $64,746 VT January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $69,499 VT January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $74,720 VT January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $80,480 VT January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $85,724 VT January 01, 2026
25% $69,499 10% $64,746 90% $85,724 75% $80,480 $74,720 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 Barre, VT Avg. Salary $85,149 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Bennington, VT Avg. Salary $86,127 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Essex, VT Avg. Salary $85,914 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Williston, VT Avg. Salary $85,914 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamant, VT Avg. Salary $85,149 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, VT Avg. Salary $85,149 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alburgh, VT Avg. Salary $85,149 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arlington, VT Avg. Salary $86,025 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ascutney, VT Avg. Salary $83,235 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Averill, VT Avg. Salary $85,149 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
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