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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor in Colorado is $116,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.
However, a Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $126,190 | $10,516 | $2,427 | $61 |
| Average | $116,990 | $9,749 | $2,250 | $56 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,190 | $9,016 | $2,081 | $52 |
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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.
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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor | $113,744 |
| Intermediate Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor | $114,137 |
| Senior Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor | $116,101 |
| Specialist Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor | $119,348 |
| Expert Level Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor | $120,445 |
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 Refinery Plant Operations Supervisors. 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:
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 $136,314. While startup companies pay approximate $115,441.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $115,441 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $122,057 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $131,685 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $136,314 |
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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $126,190 | $10,516 | $2,427 | $61 |
| Average | $116,990 | $9,749 | $2,250 | $56 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,190 | $9,016 | $2,081 | $52 |
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 $153,400 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Refinery Plant Operations Supervisor job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
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