As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in El Paso, TX is $257,929, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,960 weekly, or $21,494 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in El Paso, TX vary widely, spanning from $212,538 to $288,462. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($234,169) and 75th percentile ($273,911), while top earners (90th percentile) make $288,462 per year. This $39,742 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, El Paso Chief Engineer often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, El Paso currently ranks 789 statewide for Chief 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
Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $212,538 El Paso, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $234,169 El Paso, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $257,929 El Paso, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $273,911 El Paso, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $288,462 El Paso, TX April 01, 2026
25% $234,169 10% $212,538 90% $288,462 75% $273,911 $257,929 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 El Paso, TX. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $234,169 to $273,911 with the average base salary of $257,929. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $303,827 to $422,889 with the average total cash compensation of $355,345.

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About El Paso, Texas    El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only majo....More

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