Refinery Process Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Refinery Process Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Process Operations Manager in the United States is $150,303 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,593
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,633 to $159,353
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,471
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Refinery Process Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $159,353 $13,279 $3,064 $77
Average $150,303 $12,525 $2,890 $72
25th Percentile $144,633 $12,053 $2,781 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Process Operations Manager Salaries

A Refinery Process 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 Refinery Process Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Refinery Process 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): $148,207
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $148,461
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,307
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,323
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,619
Levels Salary
Entry Level Refinery Process Operations Manager$148,207
Intermediate Level Refinery Process Operations Manager$148,461
Senior Level Refinery Process Operations Manager$149,307
Specialist Level Refinery Process Operations Manager$150,323
Expert Level Refinery Process Operations Manager$152,619
$148,207 0 yr
$148,461 < 2 yrs
$149,307 2-4 yrs
$150,323 5-8 yrs
$152,619 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Refinery Process 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:

  • San Jose: $189,573
  • San Francisco: $187,503
  • Oakland: $183,543

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

Understanding how a Refinery Process 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.

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$144,633
Average $150,303/year
$159,353
$12,053
Average $12,525/month
$13,279
$2,781
Average $2,890/week
$3,064
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Average $72/hour
$77
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $159,353 $13,279 $3,064 $77
Average $150,303 $12,525 $2,890 $72
25th Percentile $144,633 $12,053 $2,781 $70

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