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

A Pipeline Technician's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Technician (0-1 years)earns $70,479, a Pipeline Technician II (1-3 years)earns $78,106, a Pipeline Technician III (3-5 years)earns $88,274, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $107,453,

What are the highest paying states for a Pipeline Technician?

Pipeline Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pipeline Technician roles are District of Columbia $77,509, California $77,215, Massachusetts $76,185. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pipeline Technician roles make?

Salaries for Pipeline Technician level roles vary by specialization: Pipeline Manager: $162,500; Pipeline Control Monitor Technician IV: $113,631; Pipeline Control Monitor Technician III: $102,103; Pipeline Maintenance/Inspection Technician III: $89,000; Pipeline Technician III: $88,946.

Pipeline Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pipeline Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Technician in Delaware is $70,893 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,665
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,953 to $76,532
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,365

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Pipeline Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,532	$6,378	$1,472	$37
Average	$70,893	$5,908	$1,363	$34
25th Percentile	$66,953	$5,579	$1,288	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Pipeline Technician Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $77,509.
California: $77,215.
Massachusetts: $76,185.

District of Columbia $77,509 California $77,215 Massachusetts $76,185 Washington $75,905 New Jersey $75,877 Alaska $75,779 Connecticut $74,813 New York $74,421

Hawaii $73,168 Rhode Island $72,580 Maryland $72,181 Minnesota $71,635 Colorado $71,425 Illinois $71,355 Oregon $71,089 Delaware $70,893

New Hampshire $70,770 Virginia $70,494 Pennsylvania $69,689 Nevada $69,283 North Dakota $69,150 Michigan $68,940 Wisconsin $68,863 Vermont $68,709

Texas $68,282 Maine $68,254 Arizona $68,212 Ohio $68,163 Georgia $67,519 Indiana $67,197 Wyoming $67,134 Utah $67,036

Iowa $66,994 Kansas $66,658 Louisiana $66,560 North Carolina $66,525 Missouri $66,511 Florida $66,238 Montana $66,091 Nebraska $65,951

Kentucky $65,874 South Carolina $65,594 Tennessee $65,419 Idaho $65,349 New Mexico $64,838 Oklahoma $64,726 Alabama $64,313 South Dakota $63,620

Arkansas $63,242 West Virginia $63,039 Mississippi $62,430

Top Paying Cities for Pipeline Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $70,574
Little Creek: $71,091
Magnolia: $70,988

Lincoln, DE $70,574 Little Creek, DE $71,091 Magnolia, DE $70,988 Milford, DE $70,753 Marydel, DE $70,869 Millsboro, DE $70,278 Millville, DE $70,386 Milton, DE $70,508

Nassau, DE $70,559 Ocean View, DE $70,374 Rehoboth Beach, DE $70,510 Seaford, DE $70,549 Selbyville, DE $70,258 Smyrna, DE $71,140 Viola, DE $70,812 Woodside, DE $71,002

Bear, DE $70,839 Newark, DE $70,812 Claymont, DE $70,957 Delaware City, DE $70,883 Hockessin, DE $70,806 Kirkwood, DE $70,869 Middletown, DE $70,897 Montchanin, DE $70,822

New Castle, DE $70,832 Odessa, DE $70,932 Port Penn, DE $70,979 Rockland, DE $70,829 Saint Georges, DE $70,874 Townsend, DE $70,983 Winterthur, DE $70,837 Lewes, DE $70,535

Wilmington, DE $70,809 Dover, DE $71,091 Dover Afb, DE $70,716 Bethany Beach, DE $70,300 Bethel, DE $70,373 Bridgeville, DE $70,539 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,890 Cheswold, DE $71,067

Clayton, DE $71,070 Dagsboro, DE $70,251 Delmar, DE $70,139 Ellendale, DE $70,351 Felton, DE $70,748 Fenwick Island, DE $70,267 Frankford, DE $70,144 Frederica, DE $70,818

Georgetown, DE $70,225 Greenwood, DE $70,550 Harbeson, DE $70,300 Harrington, DE $70,658 Hartly, DE $70,878 Houston, DE $70,557 Kenton, DE $71,073 Laurel, DE $70,183

Yorklyn, DE $70,827

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

Understanding how a Pipeline Technician'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

$66,953

Average $70,893/year

$76,532

$5,579

Average $5,908/month

$6,378

$1,288

Average $1,363/week

$1,472

$32

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,532	$6,378	$1,472	$37
Average	$70,893	$5,908	$1,363	$34
25th Percentile	$66,953	$5,579	$1,288	$32

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