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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oil Refinery Operations Manager in Colorado is $153,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.
However, an Oil Refinery Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Oil Refinery Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $160,400 | $13,367 | $3,085 | $77 |
| Average | $153,400 | $12,783 | $2,950 | $74 |
| 25th Percentile | $147,000 | $12,250 | $2,827 | $71 |
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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.
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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager | $151,055 |
| Intermediate Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager | $151,342 |
| Senior Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager | $152,302 |
| Specialist Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager | $153,453 |
| Expert Level Oil Refinery Operations Manager | $155,214 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Oil Refinery Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
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 $178,738. While startup companies pay approximate $151,369.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $151,369 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $160,044 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $172,668 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $178,738 |
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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $160,400 | $13,367 | $3,085 | $77 |
| Average | $153,400 | $12,783 | $2,950 | $74 |
| 25th Percentile | $147,000 | $12,250 | $2,827 | $71 |
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