What is the median salary for Chief Engineer in Houston?

The median salary for Chief Engineer in Houston is USD 132,400 - USD 251,600 per year.

How does the Chief Engineer salary in Houston compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chief Engineer in United States is USD 12,650 - USD 15,204, while in Houston it is USD 132,400 - USD 251,600.

Chief Engineer Salary in United States

Chief Engineer Salary in Houston

Based on 95 job listings - Houston, United States 2026

Average salary

$132,400 - $251,600

Median salary

$132,400 - $251,600

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Houston

Average salary

132,400 - 251,600

Median salary

132,400 - 251,600

95 job openings

United States

Average salary

12,650 - 15,204

Median salary

12,650 - 15,204

12,708 job openings

Other cities

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Washington219 job openings

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Atlanta123 job openings

Huntsville111 job openings

Chicago104 job openings

Colorado Springs94 job openings

Austin92 job openings

Englewood91 job openings

Seattle84 job openings

Los Angeles83 job openings

El Segundo77 job openings

Orlando76 job openings

San Diego74 job openings

Fort Wayne72 job openings

Arlington67 job openings

Arvada63 job openings

Baltimore59 job openings

Rochester58 job openings

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The average salary for a Chief Engineer in Houston, United States is USD 132,400 - USD 251,600 per year in 2026, based on 95 job listings.

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