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What is a pipe line maintenance supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a pipe line maintenance supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $28.13 an hour? That's $58,502 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 76,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePipe Line Maintenance SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.6

Avg. Salary $58,502

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.1

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 3.86%

Black or African American 8.77%

Hispanic or Latino 14.09%

Unknown 3.97%

White 68.64%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a pipe line maintenance supervisor

  1. Explore pipe line maintenance supervisor education requirements

    Most common pipe line maintenance supervisor degrees

    Associate

    50.0 %

    Bachelor's

    37.5 %

    High School Diploma

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific pipe line maintenance supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Maintenance Control100.00%
  3. Complete relevant pipe line maintenance supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pipe line maintenance supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pipe line maintenance supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pipe line maintenance supervisor resumes.
  4. Research pipe line maintenance supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
    • Execute leadership and supervision skills in guiding daily operations of eight staff and training 10 personnel in meteorological and navigational systems.
    • Execute leadership and supervision skills in guiding daily operations of eight staff and training 10 personnel in meteorological and navigational systems.
  5. Apply for pipe line maintenance supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a pipe line maintenance supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average pipe line maintenance supervisor salary

The average pipe line maintenance supervisor salary in the United States is $58,502 per year or $28 per hour. Pipe line maintenance supervisor salaries range between $39,000 and $85,000 per year.

Average pipe line maintenance supervisor salary
$58,502 Yearly
$28.13 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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