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 $72,156, a Pipeline Technician II (1-3 years)earns $79,964, a Pipeline Technician III (3-5 years)earns $90,375, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $110,010,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeline Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeline Technician in Rhode Island is $72,580 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,609
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,546 to $78,353
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,873

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Pipeline Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,353	$6,529	$1,507	$38
Average	$72,580	$6,048	$1,396	$35
25th Percentile	$68,546	$5,712	$1,318	$33

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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:

Adamsville: $73,488
Albion: $72,867
Ashaway: $73,348

Adamsville, RI $73,488 Albion, RI $72,867 Ashaway, RI $73,348 Barrington, RI $72,675 Block Island, RI $73,079 Bradford, RI $73,304 Bristol, RI $72,955 Carolina, RI $73,183

Charlestown, RI $73,210 Chepachet, RI $73,064 Clayville, RI $72,860 Coventry, RI $72,864 West Greenwich, RI $73,065 East Greenwich, RI $72,815 Exeter, RI $73,044 Fiskeville, RI $72,673

Forestdale, RI $73,233 Foster, RI $73,025 Glendale, RI $73,239 Greene, RI $73,121 Greenville, RI $72,701 Harmony, RI $72,795 Harrisville, RI $73,207 Hope, RI $72,719

Hope Valley, RI $73,284 Hopkinton, RI $73,380 Jamestown, RI $73,135 Kenyon, RI $73,174 Little Compton, RI $73,476 Manville, RI $72,962 Mapleville, RI $73,078 Newport, RI $73,209

Middletown, RI $73,241 North Kingstown, RI $72,940 North Scituate, RI $72,796 Oakland, RI $73,157 Pascoag, RI $73,256 Pawtucket, RI $72,566 Central Falls, RI $72,598 Cumberland, RI $73,011

Lincoln, RI $72,671 Portsmouth, RI $73,201 Prudence Island, RI $73,051 Rockville, RI $73,369 Saunderstown, RI $73,091 Shannock, RI $73,178 Slatersville, RI $73,234 Slocum, RI $73,089

Tiverton, RI $73,424 Wakefield, RI $73,154 Kingston, RI $73,126 Narragansett, RI $73,174 Peace Dale, RI $73,144 Warren, RI $72,862 Warwick, RI $72,659 Westerly, RI $73,366

West Kingston, RI $73,149 West Warwick, RI $72,748 Wood River Junction, RI $73,253 Woonsocket, RI $73,238 North Smithfield, RI $73,071 Wyoming, RI $73,178 Providence, RI $72,545 Cranston, RI $72,555

North Providence, RI $72,563 East Providence, RI $72,550 Riverside, RI $72,573 Rumford, RI $72,563 Smithfield, RI $72,710 Johnston, RI $72,588

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

$68,546

Average $72,580/year

$78,353

$5,712

Average $6,048/month

$6,529

$1,318

Average $1,396/week

$1,507

$33

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,353	$6,529	$1,507	$38
Average	$72,580	$6,048	$1,396	$35
25th Percentile	$68,546	$5,712	$1,318	$33

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