What are the main factors that influence a Refinery Process Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Refinery Process Operator's salary?

A Refinery Process Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,558 for beginners, reaching about $88,137 at mid-level, and approach $93,705 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Refinery Process Operator?

Refinery Process Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Refinery Process Operator roles are District of Columbia $95,046, California $94,685, Massachusetts $93,423. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Refinery Process Operator roles make?

Salaries for Refinery Process Operator level roles vary by specialization: Refinery Senior Operator: $70,900; Refinery Operator II: $70,823; Refinery Operator: $60,200; Refinery Operator I: $60,107; Refinery Dock Operator: $59,371.

Refinery Process Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Refinery Process Operator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Refinery Process Operator in Delaware is $87,131 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,602
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,608 to $95,753
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,759

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Refinery Process Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,753	$7,979	$1,841	$46
Average	$87,131	$7,261	$1,676	$42
25th Percentile	$79,608	$6,634	$1,531	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Process Operator Salaries

A Refinery Process Operator'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 Experience Level Affects Refinery Process Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Refinery Process Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $86,558
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,768
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,137
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,325
Expert (over 8 years): $93,705

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Refinery Process Operator	$86,558
Intermediate Level Refinery Process Operator	$86,768
Senior Level Refinery Process Operator	$88,137
Specialist Level Refinery Process Operator	$92,325
Expert Level Refinery Process Operator	$93,705

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How Do Refinery Process Operator 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 Refinery Process Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,046.
California: $94,685.
Massachusetts: $93,423.

District of Columbia $95,046 California $94,685 Massachusetts $93,423 Washington $93,080 New Jersey $93,046 Alaska $92,926 Connecticut $91,741 New York $91,260

Hawaii $89,724 Rhode Island $89,003 Maryland $88,513 Minnesota $87,844 Colorado $87,586 Illinois $87,500 Oregon $87,174 Delaware $86,934

New Hampshire $86,783 Virginia $86,444 Pennsylvania $85,457 Nevada $84,959 North Dakota $84,796 Michigan $84,539 Wisconsin $84,444 Vermont $84,255

Texas $83,732 Maine $83,697 Arizona $83,646 Ohio $83,586 Georgia $82,796 Indiana $82,401 Wyoming $82,324 Utah $82,204

Iowa $82,152 Kansas $81,740 Louisiana $81,620 North Carolina $81,577 Missouri $81,560 Florida $81,225 Montana $81,045 Nebraska $80,873

Kentucky $80,779 South Carolina $80,435 Tennessee $80,221 Idaho $80,135 New Mexico $79,508 Oklahoma $79,371 Alabama $78,864 South Dakota $78,015

Arkansas $77,551 West Virginia $77,302 Mississippi $76,555

Top Paying Cities for Refinery Process Operators

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:

Lincoln: $89,973
Little Creek: $89,140
Magnolia: $89,509

Lincoln, DE $89,973 Little Creek, DE $89,140 Magnolia, DE $89,509 Milford, DE $89,973 Marydel, DE $88,805 Millsboro, DE $89,973 Millville, DE $90,573 Milton, DE $89,973

Nassau, DE $89,973 Ocean View, DE $90,573 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,573 Seaford, DE $89,028 Selbyville, DE $90,573 Smyrna, DE $88,702 Viola, DE $89,509 Woodside, DE $89,251

Bear, DE $88,050 Newark, DE $88,084 Claymont, DE $88,153 Delaware City, DE $88,084 Hockessin, DE $88,153 Kirkwood, DE $88,084 Middletown, DE $88,522 Montchanin, DE $88,153

New Castle, DE $88,153 Odessa, DE $88,642 Port Penn, DE $87,844 Rockland, DE $88,153 Saint Georges, DE $88,084 Townsend, DE $88,513 Winterthur, DE $88,153 Lewes, DE $89,973

Wilmington, DE $88,153 Dover, DE $89,097 Dover Afb, DE $89,303 Bethany Beach, DE $90,573 Bethel, DE $89,028 Bridgeville, DE $89,973 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,191 Cheswold, DE $88,891

Clayton, DE $88,668 Dagsboro, DE $90,573 Delmar, DE $89,028 Ellendale, DE $89,973 Felton, DE $89,973 Fenwick Island, DE $90,573 Frankford, DE $90,573 Frederica, DE $89,973

Georgetown, DE $89,973 Greenwood, DE $89,973 Harbeson, DE $89,973 Harrington, DE $89,973 Hartly, DE $88,625 Houston, DE $89,973 Kenton, DE $88,668 Laurel, DE $89,028

Yorklyn, DE $88,153

Refinery Process Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Refinery Process Operator'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 May 18, 2021

$79,608

Average $87,131/year

$95,753

$6,634

Average $7,261/month

$7,979

$1,531

Average $1,676/week

$1,841

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,753	$7,979	$1,841	$46
Average	$87,131	$7,261	$1,676	$42
25th Percentile	$79,608	$6,634	$1,531	$38

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