How much does a Chief Engineer make in Bismarck, ND?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Engineer in Bismarck, ND is $246,831. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $225,612 to $272,738, with most professionals earning between $206,294 and $296,326.

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Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $206,294 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $225,612 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $246,831 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $272,738 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $296,326 Bismarck,ND April 01, 2025
25% $225,612 10% $206,294 90% $296,326 75% $272,738 $246,831 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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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

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