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Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor in the United States is $114,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,120
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,090 to $123,290
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,260
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Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $123,290 $10,274 $2,371 $59
Average $114,690 $9,558 $2,206 $55
25th Percentile $106,090 $8,841 $2,040 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salaries

A Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor'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 Plant Operations Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor'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): $111,481
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,866
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,791
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,872
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,899
Levels Salary
Entry Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor$111,481
Intermediate Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor$111,866
Senior Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor$113,791
Specialist Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor$116,872
Expert Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor$117,899
$111,481 0 yr
$111,866 < 2 yrs
$113,791 2-4 yrs
$116,872 5-8 yrs
$117,899 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Refinery Plant Operations Supervisors

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:

  • San Jose: $144,590
  • San Francisco: $143,090
  • Oakland: $140,090

Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $133,467. While startup companies pay approximate $112,975.

Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$112,975
Growth Stage51~500$119,451
Established501~5000$128,928
Enterprise5000+$133,467

Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor'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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$106,090
Average $114,690/year
$123,290
$8,841
Average $9,558/month
$10,274
$2,040
Average $2,206/week
$2,371
$51
Average $55/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $123,290 $10,274 $2,371 $59
Average $114,690 $9,558 $2,206 $55
25th Percentile $106,090 $8,841 $2,040 $51

Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Oil Refinery Operations Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $150,300 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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