Pipeline Coating Inspector

Pipeline Coating Inspector Salary

$37.5K

$49K

$125K

$57,298

/year

$27.55

/hour

Pipeline Coating Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$57,298

Columbus

Ohio

$55,344

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    How much does a Pipeline Coating Inspector make?

    As of Sep 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pipeline Coating Inspector in the United States is $57,298 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,101/week or $4,774/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $125,000 and as low as $37,500, the majority of Pipeline Coating Inspector salaries currently range between $46,500 (25th percentile) to $56,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $75,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Pipeline Coating Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Pipeline Coating Inspector in your area makes on average $55,344 per year, or $1,954 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $57,298. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Pipeline Coating Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pipeline Coating Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Pipeline Coating Inspector Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pipeline Coating Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $9,995 (17.4%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,860 (22.4%) above the $57,298 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Pipeline Coating Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Pipeline Coating Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $70,158

    $33.73

    Sitka, AK

    $69,026

    $33.19

    Santa Clara, CA

    $67,293

    $32.35

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $67,248

    $32.33

    Livermore, CA

    $67,210

    $32.31

    Los Gatos, CA

    $66,888

    $32.16

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $66,160

    $31.81

    Kentville, NS

    $66,029

    $31.74

    Arlington, VA

    $65,919

    $31.69

    Oakland, CA

    $65,805

    $31.64

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Pipeline Coating Inspector Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Pipeline Coating Inspector category.

    For example Director Ndt jobs pay as much as $21,770 (38.0%) more than the average Pipeline Coating Inspector salary of $57,298. If you're qualified, finding work as a Director Ndt may help you make more money than that of the average Pipeline Coating Inspector position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Ndt

    $79,068

    $38.01

    Ndt

    $61,725

    $29.68

    Ultrasonic Testing Technician

    $50,313

    $24.19

    Ndt Assistant

    $45,905

    $22.07

    Industrial X Ray Technician

    $42,718

    $20.54

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    Infographic detailing Pipeline Coating Inspector salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $57,298 per year or $27.55 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.