As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Nampa, ID is $275,539, equivalent to $132 per hour, $5,299 weekly, or $22,962 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 Nampa, ID vary widely, spanning from $224,607 to $308,343. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($248,879) and 75th percentile ($292,710), while top earners (90th percentile) make $308,343 per year. This $43,831 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, Nampa Chief Engineer often earn 0.4% lower than national averages. However, Nampa currently ranks 648 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 $224,607 Nampa, ID September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $248,879 Nampa, ID September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $275,539 Nampa, ID September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $292,710 Nampa, ID September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $308,343 Nampa, ID September 01, 2026
25% $248,879 10% $224,607 90% $308,343 75% $292,710 $275,539 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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