As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Amalia, NM is $271,885, equivalent to $131 per hour, $5,229 weekly, or $22,657 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in Amalia, NM vary widely, spanning from $222,580 to $304,254. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($246,077) and 75th percentile ($288,828), while top earners (90th percentile) make $304,254 per year. This $42,751 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amalia Chief Engineer often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. 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
Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $222,580 Amalia, NM May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $246,077 Amalia, NM May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $271,885 Amalia, NM May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $288,828 Amalia, NM May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $304,254 Amalia, NM May 01, 2026
25% $246,077 10% $222,580 90% $304,254 75% $288,828 $271,885 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Engineer ?

A chief engineer, commonly referred to as "ChEng" or "Chief", is the seniormost engine officer of an engine department on a ship, typically a merchant ship, and holds overall leadership and responsibility of that department. As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship, he or she must have excellent communication and leadership skills. He or she will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants, and most importantly, provide guidance his or her team. To be a chief engineer, an engineer must attain a chief engineer's license appropriate ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Amalia, NM. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $246,077 to $288,828 with the average base salary of $271,885. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $321,027 to $446,822 with the average total cash compensation of $375,462.

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About Amalia, New Mexico    Amalia is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. Amalia is located at latitude 36.942 and longitude -105.454. It is lo....More

Amalia, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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