As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Resident Engineer in Wisconsin is $74,901, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,440 weekly, or $6,242 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $64,803 to $85,918. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,616) and 75th percentile ($80,668), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,918 per year. This $11,052 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, Wisconsin Resident Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $64,803 WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $69,616 WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $74,901 WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $80,668 WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Resident Engineer Salary $85,918 WI August 01, 2026
25% $69,616 10% $64,803 90% $85,918 75% $80,668 $74,901 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 Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $82,154 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $82,203 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $82,381 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $83,836 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $83,330 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $83,898 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $82,179 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $84,142 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $83,415 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $82,315 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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