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

A Junior Refinery Operator's salary grows with experience: a Junior Refinery Operator (0-1 years)earns $62,864, a Refinery Operator (1-3 years)earns $74,074, an Oil Refinery Operator III (3-5 years)earns $89,000, an Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $119,825, an Oil Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $157,087,

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

Junior Refinery Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Refinery Operator roles are District of Columbia $66,600, California $66,400, Massachusetts $65,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Junior Refinery Operator level roles vary by specialization: Senior Refinery Operator: $85,180; Petroleum Refinery Operator III: $85,160; Refinery Process Operator: $84,503; Refinery Operator: $70,900; Refinery Plant Operator II: $70,893.

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Junior Refinery Operator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Junior Refinery Operator make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Refinery Operator in Hawaii is $62,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,139
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,000 to $71,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,628

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Junior Refinery Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,400	$5,950	$1,373	$34
Average	$62,900	$5,242	$1,210	$30
25th Percentile	$57,000	$4,750	$1,096	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Refinery Operator Salaries

A Junior Refinery 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 Junior Refinery Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Refinery 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:

Junior Refinery Operator (0-1 years): $62,864
Refinery Operator (1-3 years): $74,074
Oil Refinery Operator III (3-5 years): $89,000
Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years): $119,825
Oil Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years): $157,087

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Junior Refinery Operator	0-1 years	$62,864
Refinery Operator	1-3 years	$74,074
Oil Refinery Operator III	3-5 years	$89,000
Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor	5+ years	$119,825
Oil Refinery Operations Manager	5+ years	$157,087

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

District of Columbia: $66,600.
California: $66,400.
Massachusetts: $65,500.

District of Columbia $66,600 California $66,400 Massachusetts $65,500 Washington $65,300 New Jersey $65,200 Alaska $65,200 Connecticut $64,300 New York $64,000

Hawaii $62,900 Rhode Island $62,400 Maryland $62,100 Minnesota $61,600 Illinois $61,400 Colorado $61,400 Oregon $61,100 Delaware $61,000

New Hampshire $60,900 Virginia $60,600 Pennsylvania $59,900 Nevada $59,600 North Dakota $59,500 Michigan $59,300 Wisconsin $59,200 Vermont $59,100

Arizona $58,700 Maine $58,700 Texas $58,700 Ohio $58,600 Georgia $58,100 Indiana $57,800 Wyoming $57,700 Utah $57,600

Iowa $57,600 Kansas $57,300 Louisiana $57,200 North Carolina $57,200 Missouri $57,200 Florida $57,000 Montana $56,800 Nebraska $56,700

Kentucky $56,600 South Carolina $56,400 Tennessee $56,300 Idaho $56,200 New Mexico $55,800 Oklahoma $55,700 Alabama $55,300 South Dakota $54,700

Arkansas $54,400 West Virginia $54,200 Mississippi $53,700

Top Paying Cities for Junior Refinery 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:

Aiea: $62,600
Anahola: $61,800
Captain Cook: $61,700

Aiea, HI $62,600 Anahola, HI $61,800 Captain Cook, HI $61,700 Eleele, HI $61,900 Ewa Beach, HI $62,500 Kapolei, HI $62,500 Haiku, HI $61,800 Hakalau, HI $61,700

Haleiwa, HI $62,300 Hana, HI $61,700 Hanalei, HI $61,700 Hanamaulu, HI $61,800 Hanapepe, HI $61,900 Hauula, HI $62,400 Hawaii National Park, HI $61,700 Hawi, HI $61,800

Hilo, HI $61,800 Princeville, HI $61,800 Holualoa, HI $61,700 Honaunau, HI $61,600 Honokaa, HI $61,700 Honomu, HI $61,800 Hoolehua, HI $61,600 Kaaawa, HI $62,500

Kahuku, HI $62,300 Kahului, HI $61,900 Kailua, HI $62,600 Ocean View, HI $61,800 Waikoloa, HI $61,800 Keauhou, HI $61,700 Kailua Kona, HI $61,800 Kalaheo, HI $61,800

Kalaupapa, HI $61,600 Kamuela, HI $61,700 Kaneohe, HI $62,500 Kapaa, HI $61,900 Kaumakani, HI $61,900 Kaunakakai, HI $61,700 Keaau, HI $61,800 Kealakekua, HI $61,800

Kealia, HI $61,800 Kekaha, HI $61,800 Kihei, HI $61,900 Kilauea, HI $61,800 Kapaau, HI $61,700 Koloa, HI $61,800 Kualapuu, HI $61,700 Kunia, HI $62,400

Kurtistown, HI $61,800 Lahaina, HI $61,800 Laie, HI $62,400 Lanai City, HI $61,700 Laupahoehoe, HI $61,800 Lawai, HI $61,900 Lihue, HI $61,800 Makawao, HI $61,800

Makaweli, HI $61,700 Maunaloa, HI $61,500 Mountain View, HI $61,800 Naalehu, HI $61,600 Ninole, HI $61,600 Ookala, HI $61,600 Paauilo, HI $61,700 Pahala, HI $61,700

Pahoa, HI $61,700 Paia, HI $61,800 Papaaloa, HI $61,800 Papaikou, HI $61,700 Pearl City, HI $62,500 Pepeekeo, HI $61,800 Puunene, HI $61,900 Volcano, HI $61,700

Wahiawa, HI $62,400 Pukalani, HI $61,800 Mililani, HI $62,500 Kula, HI $61,700 Waialua, HI $62,300 Waianae, HI $62,400 Wailuku, HI $61,800 Waimanalo, HI $62,500

Waimea, HI $61,900 Waipahu, HI $62,500 Honolulu, HI $62,600 J B P H H, HI $62,600 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $62,500 Schofield Barracks, HI $62,400 Fort Shafter, HI $62,600 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $62,600

Camp H M Smith, HI $62,600 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $62,500 Wake Island, HI $62,600

Junior Refinery Operator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Junior Refinery Operator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $73,198. While startup companies pay approximate $61,960.

Junior Refinery Operator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$61,960
Growth Stage	51~500	$65,511
Established	501~5000	$70,708
Enterprise	5000+	$73,198

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

Understanding how a Junior Refinery 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 July 01, 2026

$57,000

Average $62,900/year

$71,400

$4,750

Average $5,242/month

$5,950

$1,096

Average $1,210/week

$1,373

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,400	$5,950	$1,373	$34
Average	$62,900	$5,242	$1,210	$30
25th Percentile	$57,000	$4,750	$1,096	$27

Junior Refinery Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Junior Refinery Operator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Refinery Operator role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $74,100 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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