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 $71,755, a Pipeline Technician II (1-3 years)earns $79,523, a Pipeline Controller (3-5 years)earns $89,878, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $109,434,

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 $96,551, California $96,185, Massachusetts $94,903. 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: $169,300; Pipeline Control Monitoring Manager: $169,263; Pipeline Controller Supervisor: $129,300; Pipeline Control Monitoring Supervisor: $129,235; Pipeline Controller IV: $113,700.

Pipeline Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeline Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Controller in Rhode Island is $90,412 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): $104,283
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,629 to $97,672
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,812

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Pipeline Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,672	$8,139	$1,878	$47
Average	$90,412	$7,534	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$79,629	$6,636	$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: $96,551.
California: $96,185.
Massachusetts: $94,903.

District of Columbia $96,551 California $96,185 Massachusetts $94,903 Washington $94,554 New Jersey $94,519 Alaska $94,397 Connecticut $93,194 New York $92,705

Hawaii $91,144 Rhode Island $90,412 Maryland $89,915 Minnesota $89,235 Colorado $88,973 Illinois $88,886 Oregon $88,554 Delaware $88,310

New Hampshire $88,157 Virginia $87,813 Pennsylvania $86,810 Nevada $86,305 North Dakota $86,139 Michigan $85,877 Wisconsin $85,781 Vermont $85,590

Texas $85,058 Maine $85,023 Arizona $84,970 Ohio $84,909 Georgia $84,107 Indiana $83,706 Wyoming $83,627 Utah $83,505

Iowa $83,453 Kansas $83,035 Louisiana $82,912 North Carolina $82,869 Missouri $82,851 Florida $82,511 Montana $82,328 Nebraska $82,154

Kentucky $82,058 South Carolina $81,709 Tennessee $81,491 Idaho $81,404 New Mexico $80,767 Oklahoma $80,628 Alabama $80,113 South Dakota $79,250

Arkansas $78,779 West Virginia $78,526 Mississippi $77,767

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: $91,542
Albion: $90,769
Ashaway: $91,368

Adamsville, RI $91,542 Albion, RI $90,769 Ashaway, RI $91,368 Barrington, RI $90,530 Block Island, RI $91,034 Bradford, RI $91,314 Bristol, RI $90,878 Carolina, RI $91,163

Charlestown, RI $91,196 Chepachet, RI $91,014 Clayville, RI $90,761 Coventry, RI $90,765 West Greenwich, RI $91,015 East Greenwich, RI $90,704 Exeter, RI $90,990 Fiskeville, RI $90,528

Forestdale, RI $91,225 Foster, RI $90,966 Glendale, RI $91,232 Greene, RI $91,086 Greenville, RI $90,563 Harmony, RI $90,680 Harrisville, RI $91,193 Hope, RI $90,585

Hope Valley, RI $91,288 Hopkinton, RI $91,409 Jamestown, RI $91,103 Kenyon, RI $91,151 Little Compton, RI $91,528 Manville, RI $90,888 Mapleville, RI $91,032 Newport, RI $91,195

Middletown, RI $91,235 North Kingstown, RI $90,860 North Scituate, RI $90,680 Oakland, RI $91,130 Pascoag, RI $91,253 Pawtucket, RI $90,394 Central Falls, RI $90,435 Cumberland, RI $90,948

Lincoln, RI $90,525 Portsmouth, RI $91,185 Prudence Island, RI $90,998 Rockville, RI $91,395 Saunderstown, RI $91,048 Shannock, RI $91,157 Slatersville, RI $91,226 Slocum, RI $91,046

Tiverton, RI $91,463 Wakefield, RI $91,126 Kingston, RI $91,091 Narragansett, RI $91,151 Peace Dale, RI $91,115 Warren, RI $90,763 Warwick, RI $90,510 Westerly, RI $91,390

West Kingston, RI $91,120 West Warwick, RI $90,621 Wood River Junction, RI $91,250 Woonsocket, RI $91,231 North Smithfield, RI $91,023 Wyoming, RI $91,157 Providence, RI $90,368 Cranston, RI $90,380

North Providence, RI $90,391 East Providence, RI $90,374 Riverside, RI $90,403 Rumford, RI $90,390 Smithfield, RI $90,573 Johnston, RI $90,421

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 July 01, 2026

$79,629

Average $90,412/year

$97,672

$6,636

Average $7,534/month

$8,139

$1,531

Average $1,739/week

$1,878

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,672	$8,139	$1,878	$47
Average	$90,412	$7,534	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$79,629	$6,636	$1,531	$38

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