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

A Pipeline Operator's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Technician I (0-1 years)earns $75,741, a Pipeline Operator (1-3 years)earns $83,938, a Pipeline Technician III (3-5 years)earns $94,866, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $115,477,

What are the highest paying states for a Pipeline Operator?

Pipeline Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pipeline Operator roles are District of Columbia $90,229, California $89,887, Massachusetts $88,689. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pipeline Operator roles make?

Salaries for Pipeline Operator level roles vary by specialization: Pipeline Manager: $162,500; Pipeline Foreman: $147,794; Pipeline Supervisor: $133,549; Pipeline Specialist: $89,957; Pipeline Controller: $87,211.

Pipeline Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeline Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Operator in Rhode Island is $84,492 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,896
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,992 to $92,032
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,985

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Pipeline Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,032	$7,669	$1,770	$44
Average	$84,492	$7,041	$1,625	$41
25th Percentile	$78,992	$6,583	$1,519	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Pipeline Operator Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $90,229.
California: $89,887.
Massachusetts: $88,689.

District of Columbia $90,229 California $89,887 Massachusetts $88,689 Washington $88,363 New Jersey $88,331 Alaska $88,217 Connecticut $87,092 New York $86,636

Hawaii $85,177 Rhode Island $84,492 Maryland $84,028 Minnesota $83,392 Colorado $83,148 Illinois $83,066 Oregon $82,757 Delaware $82,528

New Hampshire $82,385 Virginia $82,064 Pennsylvania $81,127 Nevada $80,654 North Dakota $80,499 Michigan $80,255 Wisconsin $80,165 Vermont $79,986

Texas $79,489 Maine $79,456 Arizona $79,407 Ohio $79,350 Georgia $78,600 Indiana $78,226 Wyoming $78,152 Utah $78,038

Iowa $77,989 Kansas $77,598 Louisiana $77,484 North Carolina $77,443 Missouri $77,427 Florida $77,109 Montana $76,938 Nebraska $76,775

Kentucky $76,685 South Carolina $76,359 Tennessee $76,156 Idaho $76,074 New Mexico $75,479 Oklahoma $75,349 Alabama $74,868 South Dakota $74,061

Arkansas $73,621 West Virginia $73,385 Mississippi $72,676

Top Paying Cities for Pipeline Operators

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: $85,549
Albion: $84,826
Ashaway: $85,386

Adamsville, RI $85,549 Albion, RI $84,826 Ashaway, RI $85,386 Barrington, RI $84,602 Block Island, RI $85,073 Bradford, RI $85,335 Bristol, RI $84,928 Carolina, RI $85,194

Charlestown, RI $85,225 Chepachet, RI $85,055 Clayville, RI $84,818 Coventry, RI $84,822 West Greenwich, RI $85,056 East Greenwich, RI $84,765 Exeter, RI $85,033 Fiskeville, RI $84,601

Forestdale, RI $85,253 Foster, RI $85,011 Glendale, RI $85,259 Greene, RI $85,122 Greenville, RI $84,633 Harmony, RI $84,743 Harrisville, RI $85,223 Hope, RI $84,654

Hope Valley, RI $85,311 Hopkinton, RI $85,424 Jamestown, RI $85,139 Kenyon, RI $85,183 Little Compton, RI $85,535 Manville, RI $84,937 Mapleville, RI $85,072 Newport, RI $85,224

Middletown, RI $85,262 North Kingstown, RI $84,911 North Scituate, RI $84,743 Oakland, RI $85,164 Pascoag, RI $85,279 Pawtucket, RI $84,476 Central Falls, RI $84,514 Cumberland, RI $84,994

Lincoln, RI $84,598 Portsmouth, RI $85,215 Prudence Island, RI $85,040 Rockville, RI $85,411 Saunderstown, RI $85,087 Shannock, RI $85,188 Slatersville, RI $85,254 Slocum, RI $85,085

Tiverton, RI $85,474 Wakefield, RI $85,160 Kingston, RI $85,127 Narragansett, RI $85,183 Peace Dale, RI $85,149 Warren, RI $84,821 Warwick, RI $84,584 Westerly, RI $85,407

West Kingston, RI $85,154 West Warwick, RI $84,688 Wood River Junction, RI $85,276 Woonsocket, RI $85,258 North Smithfield, RI $85,064 Wyoming, RI $85,188 Providence, RI $84,452 Cranston, RI $84,463

North Providence, RI $84,473 East Providence, RI $84,457 Riverside, RI $84,484 Rumford, RI $84,472 Smithfield, RI $84,643 Johnston, RI $84,501

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

Understanding how a Pipeline Operator'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

$78,992

Average $84,492/year

$92,032

$6,583

Average $7,041/month

$7,669

$1,519

Average $1,625/week

$1,770

$38

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,032	$7,669	$1,770	$44
Average	$84,492	$7,041	$1,625	$41
25th Percentile	$78,992	$6,583	$1,519	$38

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Pipeline Operator Salary in Rhode Island

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