How much does a Chief Engineer make in Parkersburg, WV? The average Chief Engineer salary in Parkersburg, WV is $256,109 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $226,307 and $291,646. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $199,174 Parkersburg,WV April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $226,307 Parkersburg,WV April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $256,109 Parkersburg,WV April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $291,646 Parkersburg,WV April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $324,001 Parkersburg,WV April 24, 2024
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Assistant Manager /Chief Engineer

Advance Sourcing Concepts, LLC - Parkersburg, WV

Chief Engineer

Nexstar Media Group - Clarksburg, WV

Engineer Chief

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Charleston, WV

Chief Engineer – Mechanical

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. - Charleston, WV

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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Job Openings for Chief Engineer in Parkersburg, WV
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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Top Division Engineering Executive


    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Chief Engineer


    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Parkersburg, WV. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $226,307 to $291,646 with the average base salary of $256,109. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $277,088 to $391,593 with the average total cash compensation of $324,318.

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About Parkersburg, West Virginia    Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha r....More

Parkersburg, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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