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

A Pipeline Controller's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Technician I (0-1 years)earns $71,717, a Pipeline Technician II (1-3 years)earns $79,486, a Pipeline Controller (3-5 years)earns $89,847, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $109,500,

What are the highest paying states for a Pipeline Controller?

Pipeline Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pipeline Controller roles are District of Columbia $96,516, California $96,150, Massachusetts $94,869. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pipeline Controller roles make?

Salaries for Pipeline Controller level roles vary by specialization: Pipeline Controller Manager: $169,100; Pipeline Control Monitoring Manager: $169,092; Pipeline Controller Supervisor: $129,200; Pipeline Control Monitoring Supervisor: $129,161; Pipeline Controller IV: $113,600.

Pipeline Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeline Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Controller in Rhode Island is $90,379 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,221
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,594 to $97,625
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,775

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Pipeline Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,625	$8,135	$1,877	$47
Average	$90,379	$7,532	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$79,594	$6,633	$1,531	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Pipeline Controller Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $96,516.
California: $96,150.
Massachusetts: $94,869.

District of Columbia $96,516 California $96,150 Massachusetts $94,869 Washington $94,520 New Jersey $94,485 Alaska $94,363 Connecticut $93,160 New York $92,672

Hawaii $91,112 Rhode Island $90,379 Maryland $89,883 Minnesota $89,203 Colorado $88,941 Illinois $88,854 Oregon $88,523 Delaware $88,279

New Hampshire $88,125 Virginia $87,782 Pennsylvania $86,779 Nevada $86,274 North Dakota $86,108 Michigan $85,846 Wisconsin $85,751 Vermont $85,559

Texas $85,027 Maine $84,992 Arizona $84,940 Ohio $84,879 Georgia $84,077 Indiana $83,676 Wyoming $83,597 Utah $83,475

Iowa $83,423 Kansas $83,005 Louisiana $82,883 North Carolina $82,839 Missouri $82,822 Florida $82,482 Montana $82,299 Nebraska $82,124

Kentucky $82,028 South Carolina $81,680 Tennessee $81,462 Idaho $81,375 New Mexico $80,738 Oklahoma $80,599 Alabama $80,084 South Dakota $79,221

Arkansas $78,751 West Virginia $78,498 Mississippi $77,740

Top Paying Cities for Pipeline Controllers

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: $91,861
Albion: $90,336
Ashaway: $92,210

Adamsville, RI $91,861 Albion, RI $90,336 Ashaway, RI $92,210 Barrington, RI $90,336 Block Island, RI $91,731 Bradford, RI $92,149 Bristol, RI $90,249 Carolina, RI $91,399

Charlestown, RI $91,495 Chepachet, RI $90,161 Clayville, RI $90,249 Coventry, RI $90,161 West Greenwich, RI $90,100 East Greenwich, RI $90,223 Exeter, RI $92,149 Fiskeville, RI $90,336

Forestdale, RI $90,249 Foster, RI $90,100 Glendale, RI $90,100 Greene, RI $91,112 Greenville, RI $90,336 Harmony, RI $90,310 Harrisville, RI $90,161 Hope, RI $90,336

Hope Valley, RI $92,210 Hopkinton, RI $92,236 Jamestown, RI $91,312 Kenyon, RI $92,123 Little Compton, RI $91,826 Manville, RI $90,336 Mapleville, RI $90,100 Newport, RI $91,330

Middletown, RI $91,713 North Kingstown, RI $90,074 North Scituate, RI $90,310 Oakland, RI $90,188 Pascoag, RI $90,135 Pawtucket, RI $90,336 Central Falls, RI $90,336 Cumberland, RI $90,336

Lincoln, RI $90,336 Portsmouth, RI $90,963 Prudence Island, RI $90,161 Rockville, RI $92,236 Saunderstown, RI $91,364 Shannock, RI $92,097 Slatersville, RI $90,249 Slocum, RI $91,364

Tiverton, RI $91,887 Wakefield, RI $91,269 Kingston, RI $91,286 Narragansett, RI $91,303 Peace Dale, RI $91,269 Warren, RI $90,310 Warwick, RI $90,336 Westerly, RI $92,262

West Kingston, RI $91,338 West Warwick, RI $90,336 Wood River Junction, RI $92,149 Woonsocket, RI $90,249 North Smithfield, RI $90,310 Wyoming, RI $92,123 Providence, RI $90,336 Cranston, RI $90,336

North Providence, RI $90,336 East Providence, RI $90,336 Riverside, RI $90,336 Rumford, RI $90,336 Smithfield, RI $90,336 Johnston, RI $90,336

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

Understanding how a Pipeline Controller'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 March 01, 2026

$79,594

Average $90,379/year

$97,625

$6,633

Average $7,532/month

$8,135

$1,531

Average $1,738/week

$1,877

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,625	$8,135	$1,877	$47
Average	$90,379	$7,532	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$79,594	$6,633	$1,531	$38

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