What are the main factors that influence a Pipeline Inspector's salary?

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

How does experience change A Pipeline Inspector's salary?

A Pipeline Inspector's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Technician I (0-1 years)earns $73,555, a Pipeline Inspector (1-3 years)earns $81,515, a Pipeline Technician III (3-5 years)earns $92,127, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $112,143,

What are the highest paying states for a Pipeline Inspector?

Pipeline Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pipeline Inspector roles are District of Columbia $85,788, California $85,463, Massachusetts $84,324. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pipeline Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Pipeline Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Pipeline Manager: $162,500; Pipeline Foreman: $147,794; Pipeline Controller: $87,211; Pipeline Operator: $81,493; Water&Sewer Pipeline Inspector: $78,523.

Pipeline Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeline Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Inspector in Rhode Island is $80,334 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,669
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,665 to $86,791
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,504

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Pipeline Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,791	$7,233	$1,669	$42
Average	$80,334	$6,694	$1,545	$39
25th Percentile	$74,665	$6,222	$1,436	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Pipeline Inspector Salaries

A Pipeline Inspector'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 Pipeline Inspector 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 Pipeline Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,788.
California: $85,463.
Massachusetts: $84,324.

District of Columbia $85,788 California $85,463 Massachusetts $84,324 Washington $84,014 New Jersey $83,983 Alaska $83,874 Connecticut $82,805 New York $82,371

Hawaii $80,984 Rhode Island $80,334 Maryland $79,892 Minnesota $79,288 Colorado $79,055 Illinois $78,978 Oregon $78,683 Delaware $78,466

New Hampshire $78,330 Virginia $78,025 Pennsylvania $77,134 Nevada $76,684 North Dakota $76,537 Michigan $76,304 Wisconsin $76,219 Vermont $76,049

Texas $75,576 Maine $75,545 Arizona $75,499 Ohio $75,444 Georgia $74,732 Indiana $74,375 Wyoming $74,305 Utah $74,197

Iowa $74,150 Kansas $73,779 Louisiana $73,670 North Carolina $73,631 Missouri $73,616 Florida $73,314 Montana $73,151 Nebraska $72,996

Kentucky $72,911 South Carolina $72,601 Tennessee $72,407 Idaho $72,330 New Mexico $71,764 Oklahoma $71,640 Alabama $71,183 South Dakota $70,416

Arkansas $69,997 West Virginia $69,773 Mississippi $69,099

Top Paying Cities for Pipeline Inspectors

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: $81,338
Albion: $80,650
Ashaway: $81,184

Adamsville, RI $81,338 Albion, RI $80,650 Ashaway, RI $81,184 Barrington, RI $80,438 Block Island, RI $80,886 Bradford, RI $81,135 Bristol, RI $80,748 Carolina, RI $81,001

Charlestown, RI $81,030 Chepachet, RI $80,869 Clayville, RI $80,643 Coventry, RI $80,647 West Greenwich, RI $80,870 East Greenwich, RI $80,593 Exeter, RI $80,847 Fiskeville, RI $80,437

Forestdale, RI $81,056 Foster, RI $80,826 Glendale, RI $81,063 Greene, RI $80,932 Greenville, RI $80,468 Harmony, RI $80,571 Harrisville, RI $81,028 Hope, RI $80,487

Hope Valley, RI $81,112 Hopkinton, RI $81,219 Jamestown, RI $80,948 Kenyon, RI $80,991 Little Compton, RI $81,325 Manville, RI $80,757 Mapleville, RI $80,884 Newport, RI $81,029

Middletown, RI $81,065 North Kingstown, RI $80,732 North Scituate, RI $80,572 Oakland, RI $80,972 Pascoag, RI $81,081 Pawtucket, RI $80,318 Central Falls, RI $80,354 Cumberland, RI $80,810

Lincoln, RI $80,434 Portsmouth, RI $81,021 Prudence Island, RI $80,854 Rockville, RI $81,207 Saunderstown, RI $80,899 Shannock, RI $80,995 Slatersville, RI $81,057 Slocum, RI $80,897

Tiverton, RI $81,267 Wakefield, RI $80,968 Kingston, RI $80,937 Narragansett, RI $80,991 Peace Dale, RI $80,958 Warren, RI $80,646 Warwick, RI $80,421 Westerly, RI $81,203

West Kingston, RI $80,963 West Warwick, RI $80,520 Wood River Junction, RI $81,078 Woonsocket, RI $81,061 North Smithfield, RI $80,877 Wyoming, RI $80,995 Providence, RI $80,295 Cranston, RI $80,306

North Providence, RI $80,315 East Providence, RI $80,300 Riverside, RI $80,326 Rumford, RI $80,314 Smithfield, RI $80,477 Johnston, RI $80,342

Pipeline Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pipeline Inspector'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 August 01, 2026

$74,665

Average $80,334/year

$86,791

$6,222

Average $6,694/month

$7,233

$1,436

Average $1,545/week

$1,669

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,791	$7,233	$1,669	$42
Average	$80,334	$6,694	$1,545	$39
25th Percentile	$74,665	$6,222	$1,436	$36

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