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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Pipeliner's salary?

A Pipeliner's salary grows with experience: a Pipeline Technician I (0-1 years)earns $74,582, a Pipeliner (1-3 years)earns $82,656, a Pipeline Technician III (3-5 years)earns $93,419, a Pipeline Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $113,745,

What are the highest paying states for a Pipeliner?

Pipeliner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pipeliner roles are District of Columbia $88,852, California $88,515, Massachusetts $87,336. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Pipeliner Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pipeliner make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pipeliner in Rhode Island is $83,203 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,416
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,790 to $90,643
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,862

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Pipeliner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,643	$7,554	$1,743	$44
Average	$83,203	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$77,790	$6,482	$1,496	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Pipeliner Salaries

A Pipeliner'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 Pipeliner 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 Pipeliners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,852.
California: $88,515.
Massachusetts: $87,336.

District of Columbia $88,852 California $88,515 Massachusetts $87,336 Washington $87,015 New Jersey $86,982 Alaska $86,870 Connecticut $85,763 New York $85,313

Hawaii $83,877 Rhode Island $83,203 Maryland $82,745 Minnesota $82,119 Colorado $81,879 Illinois $81,798 Oregon $81,493 Delaware $81,269

New Hampshire $81,127 Virginia $80,811 Pennsylvania $79,888 Nevada $79,423 North Dakota $79,270 Michigan $79,030 Wisconsin $78,941 Vermont $78,765

Texas $78,275 Maine $78,243 Arizona $78,195 Ohio $78,139 Georgia $77,401 Indiana $77,031 Wyoming $76,959 Utah $76,847

Iowa $76,799 Kansas $76,414 Louisiana $76,301 North Carolina $76,261 Missouri $76,245 Florida $75,932 Montana $75,764 Nebraska $75,603

Kentucky $75,515 South Carolina $75,194 Tennessee $74,993 Idaho $74,913 New Mexico $74,327 Oklahoma $74,199 Alabama $73,725 South Dakota $72,931

Arkansas $72,497 West Virginia $72,265 Mississippi $71,567

Top Paying Cities for Pipeliners

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: $84,243
Albion: $83,531
Ashaway: $84,083

Adamsville, RI $84,243 Albion, RI $83,531 Ashaway, RI $84,083 Barrington, RI $83,311 Block Island, RI $83,775 Bradford, RI $84,032 Bristol, RI $83,632 Carolina, RI $83,894

Charlestown, RI $83,924 Chepachet, RI $83,757 Clayville, RI $83,524 Coventry, RI $83,528 West Greenwich, RI $83,758 East Greenwich, RI $83,472 Exeter, RI $83,735 Fiskeville, RI $83,309

Forestdale, RI $83,951 Foster, RI $83,713 Glendale, RI $83,958 Greene, RI $83,823 Greenville, RI $83,342 Harmony, RI $83,449 Harrisville, RI $83,922 Hope, RI $83,362

Hope Valley, RI $84,009 Hopkinton, RI $84,120 Jamestown, RI $83,839 Kenyon, RI $83,883 Little Compton, RI $84,230 Manville, RI $83,641 Mapleville, RI $83,773 Newport, RI $83,923

Middletown, RI $83,960 North Kingstown, RI $83,615 North Scituate, RI $83,450 Oakland, RI $83,864 Pascoag, RI $83,977 Pawtucket, RI $83,187 Central Falls, RI $83,224 Cumberland, RI $83,696

Lincoln, RI $83,307 Portsmouth, RI $83,914 Prudence Island, RI $83,742 Rockville, RI $84,107 Saunderstown, RI $83,789 Shannock, RI $83,888 Slatersville, RI $83,952 Slocum, RI $83,786

Tiverton, RI $84,170 Wakefield, RI $83,860 Kingston, RI $83,828 Narragansett, RI $83,883 Peace Dale, RI $83,849 Warren, RI $83,526 Warwick, RI $83,293 Westerly, RI $84,103

West Kingston, RI $83,854 West Warwick, RI $83,395 Wood River Junction, RI $83,974 Woonsocket, RI $83,956 North Smithfield, RI $83,765 Wyoming, RI $83,888 Providence, RI $83,163 Cranston, RI $83,174

North Providence, RI $83,183 East Providence, RI $83,168 Riverside, RI $83,195 Rumford, RI $83,183 Smithfield, RI $83,351 Johnston, RI $83,212

Pipeliner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pipeliner'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

$77,790

Average $83,203/year

$90,643

$6,482

Average $6,934/month

$7,554

$1,496

Average $1,600/week

$1,743

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,643	$7,554	$1,743	$44
Average	$83,203	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$77,790	$6,482	$1,496	$37

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