What are the main factors that influence an Oil Refinery Operator III's salary?

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

How does experience change An Oil Refinery Operator 's salary?

An Oil Refinery Operator 's salary grows with experience: a Junior Refinery Operator (0-1 years)earns $60,914, a Refinery Operator (1-3 years)earns $71,777, an Oil Refinery Operator III (3-5 years)earns $86,249, an Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $116,102, an Oil Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $152,231,

What are the highest paying states for an Oil Refinery Operator III?

Oil Refinery Operator III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Oil Refinery Operator III roles are District of Columbia $94,300, California $94,000, Massachusetts $92,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Oil Refinery Operator level roles vary by specialization: Refinery Plant Operator III: $85,190; Refinery Process Operator III: $85,183; Petroleum Refinery Operator III: $85,170; Refinery Operator III: $85,167; Refinery Production Operator III: $85,157.

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Oil Refinery Operator III Salary in Delaware

How much does an Oil Refinery Operator III make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oil Refinery Operator III in Delaware is $86,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,876
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,400 to $95,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,297

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Oil Refinery Operator III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,500	$7,958	$1,837	$46
Average	$86,300	$7,192	$1,660	$41
25th Percentile	$77,400	$6,450	$1,488	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Oil Refinery Operator III Salaries

An Oil Refinery Operator III'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 Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Oil Refinery Operator III'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): $60,914
Refinery Operator (1-3 years): $71,777
Oil Refinery Operator III (3-5 years): $86,249
Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years): $116,102
Oil Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years): $152,231

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Junior Refinery Operator	0-1 years	$60,914
Refinery Operator	1-3 years	$71,777
Oil Refinery Operator III	3-5 years	$86,249
Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor	5+ years	$116,102
Oil Refinery Operations Manager	5+ years	$152,231

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How Do Oil Refinery Operator III 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 Oil Refinery Operator IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,300.
California: $94,000.
Massachusetts: $92,700.

District of Columbia $94,300 California $94,000 Massachusetts $92,700 Washington $92,400 New Jersey $92,400 Alaska $92,200 Connecticut $91,100 New York $90,600

Hawaii $89,100 Rhode Island $88,400 Maryland $87,900 Minnesota $87,200 Colorado $86,900 Illinois $86,900 Oregon $86,500 Delaware $86,300

New Hampshire $86,100 Virginia $85,800 Pennsylvania $84,800 Nevada $84,300 North Dakota $84,200 Michigan $83,900 Wisconsin $83,800 Vermont $83,600

Maine $83,100 Texas $83,100 Arizona $83,000 Ohio $83,000 Georgia $82,200 Indiana $81,800 Wyoming $81,700 Utah $81,600

Iowa $81,600 Kansas $81,100 Missouri $81,000 Louisiana $81,000 North Carolina $81,000 Florida $80,600 Montana $80,500 Nebraska $80,300

Kentucky $80,200 South Carolina $79,900 Tennessee $79,600 Idaho $79,600 New Mexico $78,900 Oklahoma $78,800 Alabama $78,300 South Dakota $77,400

Arkansas $77,000 West Virginia $76,700 Mississippi $76,000

Top Paying Cities for Oil Refinery Operator IIIs

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: $85,900
Little Creek: $86,500
Magnolia: $86,400

Lincoln, DE $85,900 Little Creek, DE $86,500 Magnolia, DE $86,400 Milford, DE $86,100 Marydel, DE $86,300 Millsboro, DE $85,600 Millville, DE $85,700 Milton, DE $85,800

Nassau, DE $85,900 Ocean View, DE $85,700 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,800 Seaford, DE $85,900 Selbyville, DE $85,500 Smyrna, DE $86,600 Viola, DE $86,200 Woodside, DE $86,400

Bear, DE $86,200 Newark, DE $86,200 Claymont, DE $86,400 Delaware City, DE $86,300 Hockessin, DE $86,200 Kirkwood, DE $86,300 Middletown, DE $86,300 Montchanin, DE $86,200

New Castle, DE $86,200 Odessa, DE $86,300 Port Penn, DE $86,400 Rockland, DE $86,200 Saint Georges, DE $86,300 Townsend, DE $86,400 Winterthur, DE $86,200 Lewes, DE $85,900

Wilmington, DE $86,200 Dover, DE $86,500 Dover Afb, DE $86,100 Bethany Beach, DE $85,600 Bethel, DE $85,700 Bridgeville, DE $85,900 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,300 Cheswold, DE $86,500

Clayton, DE $86,500 Dagsboro, DE $85,500 Delmar, DE $85,400 Ellendale, DE $85,600 Felton, DE $86,100 Fenwick Island, DE $85,500 Frankford, DE $85,400 Frederica, DE $86,200

Georgetown, DE $85,500 Greenwood, DE $85,900 Harbeson, DE $85,600 Harrington, DE $86,000 Hartly, DE $86,300 Houston, DE $85,900 Kenton, DE $86,500 Laurel, DE $85,400

Yorklyn, DE $86,200

Oil Refinery Operator III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Oil Refinery Operator III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $100,555. While startup companies pay approximate $85,157.

Oil Refinery Operator III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$85,157
Growth Stage	51~500	$90,038
Established	501~5000	$97,140
Enterprise	5000+	$100,555

Oil Refinery Operator III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oil Refinery Operator III'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.

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$77,400

Average $86,300/year

$95,500

$6,450

Average $7,192/month

$7,958

$1,488

Average $1,660/week

$1,837

$37

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,500	$7,958	$1,837	$46
Average	$86,300	$7,192	$1,660	$41
25th Percentile	$77,400	$6,450	$1,488	$37

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For an Oil Refinery Operator III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $116,200 - a projected growth of 35% over your current level.

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