What are the main factors that influence an Oiler's salary?

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

How does experience change An Oiler's salary?

An Oiler's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Technician I (0-1 years)earns $74,236, a Oiler (1-3 years)earns $82,272, a Pipeline Technician III (3-5 years)earns $92,985, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $113,217,

What are the highest paying states for an Oiler?

Oiler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Oiler roles are District of Columbia $86,587, California $86,258, Massachusetts $85,109. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Oiler roles make?

Salaries for Oiler level roles vary by specialization: Sailor Or Marine Oiler: $63,539.

Oiler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Oiler make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oiler in Rhode Island is $81,081 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,551
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,365 to $87,608
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,160

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Oiler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,608	$7,301	$1,685	$42
Average	$81,081	$6,757	$1,559	$39
25th Percentile	$75,365	$6,280	$1,449	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Oiler Salaries

An Oiler'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 Do Oiler 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 Oilers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,587.
California: $86,258.
Massachusetts: $85,109.

District of Columbia $86,587 California $86,258 Massachusetts $85,109 Washington $84,796 New Jersey $84,765 Alaska $84,655 Connecticut $83,576 New York $83,138

Hawaii $81,738 Rhode Island $81,081 Maryland $80,635 Minnesota $80,025 Colorado $79,791 Illinois $79,713 Oregon $79,415 Delaware $79,196

New Hampshire $79,059 Virginia $78,751 Pennsylvania $77,851 Nevada $77,398 North Dakota $77,249 Michigan $77,015 Wisconsin $76,929 Vermont $76,757

Texas $76,279 Maine $76,248 Arizona $76,201 Ohio $76,147 Georgia $75,427 Indiana $75,067 Wyoming $74,997 Utah $74,887

Iowa $74,841 Kansas $74,465 Louisiana $74,356 North Carolina $74,317 Missouri $74,301 Florida $73,996 Montana $73,832 Nebraska $73,675

Kentucky $73,589 South Carolina $73,276 Tennessee $73,081 Idaho $73,003 New Mexico $72,432 Oklahoma $72,307 Alabama $71,845 South Dakota $71,071

Arkansas $70,649 West Virginia $70,422 Mississippi $69,742

Top Paying Cities for Oilers

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:

Adamsville: $82,095
Albion: $81,401
Ashaway: $81,939

Adamsville, RI $82,095 Albion, RI $81,401 Ashaway, RI $81,939 Barrington, RI $81,187 Block Island, RI $81,639 Bradford, RI $81,890 Bristol, RI $81,500 Carolina, RI $81,755

Charlestown, RI $81,784 Chepachet, RI $81,622 Clayville, RI $81,394 Coventry, RI $81,398 West Greenwich, RI $81,622 East Greenwich, RI $81,343 Exeter, RI $81,600 Fiskeville, RI $81,185

Forestdale, RI $81,811 Foster, RI $81,579 Glendale, RI $81,817 Greene, RI $81,686 Greenville, RI $81,216 Harmony, RI $81,321 Harrisville, RI $81,782 Hope, RI $81,236

Hope Valley, RI $81,867 Hopkinton, RI $81,975 Jamestown, RI $81,701 Kenyon, RI $81,744 Little Compton, RI $82,082 Manville, RI $81,508 Mapleville, RI $81,637 Newport, RI $81,783

Middletown, RI $81,819 North Kingstown, RI $81,483 North Scituate, RI $81,322 Oakland, RI $81,726 Pascoag, RI $81,836 Pawtucket, RI $81,066 Central Falls, RI $81,102 Cumberland, RI $81,562

Lincoln, RI $81,183 Portsmouth, RI $81,775 Prudence Island, RI $81,607 Rockville, RI $81,963 Saunderstown, RI $81,652 Shannock, RI $81,749 Slatersville, RI $81,812 Slocum, RI $81,650

Tiverton, RI $82,024 Wakefield, RI $81,722 Kingston, RI $81,690 Narragansett, RI $81,744 Peace Dale, RI $81,712 Warren, RI $81,396 Warwick, RI $81,170 Westerly, RI $81,959

West Kingston, RI $81,716 West Warwick, RI $81,269 Wood River Junction, RI $81,833 Woonsocket, RI $81,816 North Smithfield, RI $81,629 Wyoming, RI $81,749 Providence, RI $81,042 Cranston, RI $81,053

North Providence, RI $81,062 East Providence, RI $81,048 Riverside, RI $81,073 Rumford, RI $81,062 Smithfield, RI $81,226 Johnston, RI $81,090

Oiler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oiler'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$75,365

Average $81,081/year

$87,608

$6,280

Average $6,757/month

$7,301

$1,449

Average $1,559/week

$1,685

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,608	$7,301	$1,685	$42
Average	$81,081	$6,757	$1,559	$39
25th Percentile	$75,365	$6,280	$1,449	$36

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