What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Pipeline Controller Trainee?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Pipeline Controller Trainee jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $133,725 $11,143 $2,571 $64.29 Berkeley, CA $131,994 $10,999 $2,538 $63.46 Sitka, AK $129,864 $10,822 $2,497 $62.43 San Francisco, CA $127,006 $10,583 $2,442 $61.06 Santa Clara, CA $126,604 $10,550 $2,434 $60.87 Novato, CA $126,564 $10,547 $2,433 $60.85 Sunnyvale, CA $126,519 $10,543 $2,433 $60.83 San Jose, CA $126,340 $10,528 $2,429 $60.74 Daly City, CA $124,907 $10,408 $2,402 $60.05 Santa Cruz, CA $124,472 $10,372 $2,393 $59.84

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Q: How much does a Pipeline Controller Trainee make?

The average annual pay for a pipeline controller trainee in the United States is $107,799 a year — that works out to approximately $51.83 an hour. The middle 80% of Pipeline Controller Trainees earn between $98,500 (10th percentile) and $117,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Pipeline Controller Trainee Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$107,799

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Ohio

$104,123

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How much does a Pipeline Controller Trainee make?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pipeline Controller Trainee in the United States is $107,799 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,073/week or $8,983/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $118,000 and as low as $96,000, the majority of Pipeline Controller Trainee salaries currently range between $102,000 (25th percentile) to $113,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $117,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Pipeline Controller Trainee varies little (about 11500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Pipeline Controller Trainee in your area makes on average $104,123 per year, or $3,676 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $107,799. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Pipeline Controller Trainee salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pipeline Controller Trainee 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 Controller Trainee Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pipeline Controller Trainee job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $22,065 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $25,926 (24.1%) above the $107,799 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Santa Cruz, 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 Controller Trainee role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$133,725	$11,143	$2,571	$64.29
Berkeley, CA	$131,994	$10,999	$2,538	$63.46
Sitka, AK	$129,864	$10,822	$2,497	$62.43
San Francisco, CA	$127,006	$10,583	$2,442	$61.06
Santa Clara, CA	$126,604	$10,550	$2,434	$60.87
Novato, CA	$126,564	$10,547	$2,433	$60.85
Sunnyvale, CA	$126,519	$10,543	$2,433	$60.83
San Jose, CA	$126,340	$10,528	$2,429	$60.74
Daly City, CA	$124,907	$10,408	$2,402	$60.05
Santa Cruz, CA	$124,472	$10,372	$2,393	$59.84

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