Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salary in California

How much does an Oil Refinery Operations Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oil Refinery Operations Manager in California is $165,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, an Oil Refinery Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,228
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,000 to $173,400
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,718
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Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $173,400 $14,450 $3,335 $83
Average $165,900 $13,825 $3,190 $80
25th Percentile $159,000 $13,250 $3,058 $76
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Key Factors That Influence Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salaries

An Oil Refinery Operations Manager'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 Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Oil Refinery Operations Manager'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): $163,298
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $163,609
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $164,647
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,891
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,794
Levels Salary
Entry Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager$163,298
Intermediate Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager$163,609
Senior Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager$164,647
Specialist Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager$165,891
Expert Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager$167,794
$163,298 0 yr
$163,609 < 2 yrs
$164,647 2-4 yrs
$165,891 5-8 yrs
$167,794 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Oil Refinery Operations Managers

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:

  • Los Angeles: $166,100
  • West Hollywood: $166,000
  • Dodgertown: $166,100

Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Oil Refinery Operations Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $193,303. While startup companies pay approximate $163,704.

Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$163,704
Growth Stage51~500$173,085
Established501~5000$186,738
Enterprise5000+$193,303

Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oil Refinery Operations Manager'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 August 01, 2026

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