What are the main factors that influence a Pipelines Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Pipelines Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Pipelines Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Pipelines Manager's salary?

A Pipelines Manager's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Scheduler (2-4 years)earns $88,662, a Pipeline Scheduler, Sr. (4-7 years)earns $111,869, a Pipelines Manager (7+ years)earns $164,456, a Pipelines Director (7+ years)earns $225,380, a VP of Pipeline Operations (7+ years)earns $358,755,

What are the highest paying states for a Pipelines Manager?

Pipelines Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pipelines Manager roles are District of Columbia $179,803, California $179,121, Massachusetts $176,733. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pipelines Manager roles make?

Salaries for Pipelines Manager level roles vary by specialization: Pipelines Director: $222,554; Data Science Senior Manager: $194,318; Pipeline Engineering Senior Manager: $188,980; DevOps Engineering Manager: $158,675; Data Engineering Senior Manager: $158,564.

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Pipelines Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pipelines Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipelines Manager in Delaware is $164,456 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

However, a Pipelines Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,298
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,107 to $173,796
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $144,684

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Pipelines Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$173,796	$14,483	$3,342	$84
Average	$164,456	$13,705	$3,163	$79
25th Percentile	$154,107	$12,842	$2,964	$74

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Key Factors That Influence Pipelines Manager Salaries

A Pipelines Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pipelines Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pipelines Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Pipeline Scheduler (2-4 years): $88,662
Pipeline Scheduler, Sr. (4-7 years): $111,869
Pipelines Manager (7+ years): $164,456
Pipelines Director (7+ years): $225,380
VP of Pipeline Operations (7+ years): $358,755

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Pipeline Scheduler	2-4 years	$88,662
Pipeline Scheduler, Sr.	4-7 years	$111,869
Pipelines Manager	7+ years	$164,456
Pipelines Director	7+ years	$225,380
VP of Pipeline Operations	7+ years	$358,755

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How Do Pipelines Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pipelines Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $179,803.
California: $179,121.
Massachusetts: $176,733.

District of Columbia $179,803 California $179,121 Massachusetts $176,733 Washington $176,084 New Jersey $176,019 Alaska $175,792 Connecticut $173,550 New York $172,641

Hawaii $169,734 Rhode Island $168,370 Maryland $167,444 Minnesota $166,178 Colorado $165,691 Illinois $165,528 Oregon $164,911 Delaware $164,456

New Hampshire $164,171 Virginia $163,531 Pennsylvania $161,663 Nevada $160,721 North Dakota $160,413 Michigan $159,926 Wisconsin $159,747 Vermont $159,390

Texas $158,399 Maine $158,334 Arizona $158,237 Ohio $158,123 Georgia $156,629 Indiana $155,882 Wyoming $155,736 Utah $155,508

Iowa $155,411 Kansas $154,632 Louisiana $154,404 North Carolina $154,323 Missouri $154,291 Florida $153,657 Montana $153,316 Nebraska $152,991

Kentucky $152,813 South Carolina $152,163 Tennessee $151,757 Idaho $151,595 New Mexico $150,409 Oklahoma $150,149 Alabama $149,191 South Dakota $147,584

Arkansas $146,707 West Virginia $146,236 Mississippi $144,823

Top Paying Cities for Pipelines Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $163,716
Little Creek: $164,914
Magnolia: $164,677

Lincoln, DE $163,716 Little Creek, DE $164,914 Magnolia, DE $164,677 Milford, DE $164,132 Marydel, DE $164,401 Millsboro, DE $163,029 Millville, DE $163,281 Milton, DE $163,563

Nassau, DE $163,682 Ocean View, DE $163,253 Rehoboth Beach, DE $163,566 Seaford, DE $163,659 Selbyville, DE $162,982 Smyrna, DE $165,028 Viola, DE $164,268 Woodside, DE $164,710

Bear, DE $164,330 Newark, DE $164,268 Claymont, DE $164,604 Delaware City, DE $164,432 Hockessin, DE $164,253 Kirkwood, DE $164,401 Middletown, DE $164,465 Montchanin, DE $164,291

New Castle, DE $164,315 Odessa, DE $164,546 Port Penn, DE $164,656 Rockland, DE $164,307 Saint Georges, DE $164,413 Townsend, DE $164,666 Winterthur, DE $164,326 Lewes, DE $163,627

Wilmington, DE $164,262 Dover, DE $164,914 Dover Afb, DE $164,046 Bethany Beach, DE $163,081 Bethel, DE $163,250 Bridgeville, DE $163,635 Camden Wyoming, DE $164,450 Cheswold, DE $164,861

Clayton, DE $164,866 Dagsboro, DE $162,967 Delmar, DE $162,706 Ellendale, DE $163,199 Felton, DE $164,119 Fenwick Island, DE $163,003 Frankford, DE $162,719 Frederica, DE $164,281

Georgetown, DE $162,906 Greenwood, DE $163,661 Harbeson, DE $163,079 Harrington, DE $163,911 Hartly, DE $164,421 Houston, DE $163,677 Kenton, DE $164,874 Laurel, DE $162,808

Yorklyn, DE $164,302

Pipelines Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Pipelines Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $179,541. While startup companies pay approximate $152,458.

Pipelines Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$152,458
Growth Stage	51~500	$161,091
Established	501~5000	$173,562
Enterprise	5000+	$179,541

Pipelines Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pipelines Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Energy & Utilities, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Pipelines Manager positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Pipelines Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Pipelines Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$197,348	$95.0	20%

Pipelines Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pipelines Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$154,107

Average $164,456/year

$173,796

$12,842

Average $13,705/month

$14,483

$2,964

Average $3,163/week

$3,342

$74

Average $79/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$173,796	$14,483	$3,342	$84
Average	$164,456	$13,705	$3,163	$79
25th Percentile	$154,107	$12,842	$2,964	$74

Pipelines Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Pipelines Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Pipelines Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $225,380 - a projected growth of 37% over your current level.

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