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 $71,735, a Pipeline Technician II (1-3 years)earns $79,503, a Pipeline Controller (3-5 years)earns $89,862, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $109,468,

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 $96,533, California $96,167, Massachusetts $94,885. 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: $169,200; Pipeline Control Monitoring Manager: $169,174; Pipeline Controller Supervisor: $129,200; Pipeline Control Monitoring Supervisor: $129,197; Pipeline Controller IV: $113,600.

Pipeline Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeline Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Controller in Rhode Island is $90,395 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): $104,257
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,612 to $97,651
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,795

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Pipeline Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,651	$8,138	$1,878	$47
Average	$90,395	$7,533	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$79,612	$6,634	$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: $96,533.
California: $96,167.
Massachusetts: $94,885.

District of Columbia $96,533 California $96,167 Massachusetts $94,885 Washington $94,537 New Jersey $94,502 Alaska $94,380 Connecticut $93,177 New York $92,688

Hawaii $91,128 Rhode Island $90,395 Maryland $89,898 Minnesota $89,218 Colorado $88,957 Illinois $88,870 Oregon $88,538 Delaware $88,294

New Hampshire $88,141 Virginia $87,797 Pennsylvania $86,794 Nevada $86,289 North Dakota $86,123 Michigan $85,862 Wisconsin $85,766 Vermont $85,574

Texas $85,042 Maine $85,007 Arizona $84,955 Ohio $84,894 Georgia $84,092 Indiana $83,691 Wyoming $83,612 Utah $83,490

Iowa $83,438 Kansas $83,019 Louisiana $82,897 North Carolina $82,854 Missouri $82,836 Florida $82,496 Montana $82,313 Nebraska $82,139

Kentucky $82,043 South Carolina $81,694 Tennessee $81,476 Idaho $81,389 New Mexico $80,752 Oklahoma $80,613 Alabama $80,099 South Dakota $79,235

Arkansas $78,765 West Virginia $78,512 Mississippi $77,753

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: $91,525
Albion: $90,752
Ashaway: $91,352

Adamsville, RI $91,525 Albion, RI $90,752 Ashaway, RI $91,352 Barrington, RI $90,513 Block Island, RI $91,017 Bradford, RI $91,297 Bristol, RI $90,862 Carolina, RI $91,146

Charlestown, RI $91,179 Chepachet, RI $90,998 Clayville, RI $90,744 Coventry, RI $90,748 West Greenwich, RI $90,999 East Greenwich, RI $90,687 Exeter, RI $90,973 Fiskeville, RI $90,511

Forestdale, RI $91,209 Foster, RI $90,950 Glendale, RI $91,216 Greene, RI $91,069 Greenville, RI $90,546 Harmony, RI $90,663 Harrisville, RI $91,176 Hope, RI $90,568

Hope Valley, RI $91,272 Hopkinton, RI $91,392 Jamestown, RI $91,087 Kenyon, RI $91,135 Little Compton, RI $91,511 Manville, RI $90,871 Mapleville, RI $91,015 Newport, RI $91,178

Middletown, RI $91,218 North Kingstown, RI $90,843 North Scituate, RI $90,664 Oakland, RI $91,114 Pascoag, RI $91,237 Pawtucket, RI $90,378 Central Falls, RI $90,418 Cumberland, RI $90,931

Lincoln, RI $90,509 Portsmouth, RI $91,169 Prudence Island, RI $90,981 Rockville, RI $91,378 Saunderstown, RI $91,032 Shannock, RI $91,140 Slatersville, RI $91,210 Slocum, RI $91,029

Tiverton, RI $91,446 Wakefield, RI $91,109 Kingston, RI $91,074 Narragansett, RI $91,135 Peace Dale, RI $91,098 Warren, RI $90,747 Warwick, RI $90,494 Westerly, RI $91,374

West Kingston, RI $91,103 West Warwick, RI $90,605 Wood River Junction, RI $91,233 Woonsocket, RI $91,214 North Smithfield, RI $91,006 Wyoming, RI $91,140 Providence, RI $90,352 Cranston, RI $90,364

North Providence, RI $90,374 East Providence, RI $90,358 Riverside, RI $90,387 Rumford, RI $90,373 Smithfield, RI $90,557 Johnston, RI $90,405

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 May 01, 2026

$79,612

Average $90,395/year

$97,651

$6,634

Average $7,533/month

$8,138

$1,531

Average $1,738/week

$1,878

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,651	$8,138	$1,878	$47
Average	$90,395	$7,533	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$79,612	$6,634	$1,531	$38

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