What are the main factors that influence a Refinery Process Operator I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Refinery Process Operator 's salary?

A Refinery Process Operator 's salary grows with experience: a Refinery Process Operator I (0-1 years)earns $62,026, a Refinery Operator (1-3 years)earns $73,088, an Oil Refinery Operator III (3-5 years)earns $87,832, an Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $118,216, an Oil Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $155,021,

What are the highest paying states for a Refinery Process Operator I?

Refinery Process Operator I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Refinery Process Operator I roles are District of Columbia $66,594, California $66,341, Massachusetts $65,457. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Refinery Process Operator level roles vary by specialization: Refinery Process Operator III: $85,203; Senior Refinery Operator: $85,180; Refinery Process Operator: $84,527; Refinery Operator: $70,900; Refinery Process Operator II: $70,874.

Refinery Process Operator I Salary in Maryland

How much does a Refinery Process Operator I make in Maryland?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Process Operator I in Maryland is $62,016 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,940
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,203 to $70,351
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,911

10% $50,911

50% (Median) $62,016

90% $77,940

Refinery Process Operator I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,351	$5,863	$1,353	$34
Average	$62,016	$5,168	$1,193	$30
25th Percentile	$56,203	$4,684	$1,081	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Process Operator I Salaries

A Refinery Process Operator I'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 Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Refinery Process Operator I'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:

Refinery Process Operator I (0-1 years): $62,026
Refinery Operator (1-3 years): $73,088
Oil Refinery Operator III (3-5 years): $87,832
Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years): $118,216
Oil Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years): $155,021

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Refinery Process Operator I	0-1 years	$62,026
Refinery Operator	1-3 years	$73,088
Oil Refinery Operator III	3-5 years	$87,832
Oil Refinery Operations Supervisor	5+ years	$118,216
Oil Refinery Operations Manager	5+ years	$155,021

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How Do Refinery Process Operator I 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 Refinery Process Operator Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,594.
California: $66,341.
Massachusetts: $65,457.

District of Columbia $66,594 California $66,341 Massachusetts $65,457 Washington $65,217 New Jersey $65,193 Alaska $65,108 Connecticut $64,278 New York $63,941

Hawaii $62,865 Rhode Island $62,359 Maryland $62,016 Minnesota $61,547 Colorado $61,367 Illinois $61,306 Oregon $61,078 Delaware $60,909

New Hampshire $60,804 Virginia $60,567 Pennsylvania $59,875 Nevada $59,526 North Dakota $59,412 Michigan $59,231 Wisconsin $59,165 Vermont $59,033

Texas $58,666 Maine $58,642 Arizona $58,606 Ohio $58,563 Georgia $58,010 Indiana $57,733 Wyoming $57,679 Utah $57,595

Iowa $57,559 Kansas $57,270 Louisiana $57,186 North Carolina $57,156 Missouri $57,144 Florida $56,909 Montana $56,783 Nebraska $56,663

Kentucky $56,596 South Carolina $56,356 Tennessee $56,205 Idaho $56,145 New Mexico $55,706 Oklahoma $55,610 Alabama $55,255 South Dakota $54,659

Arkansas $54,335 West Virginia $54,160 Mississippi $53,637

Top Paying Cities for Refinery Process Operator Is

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:

Owings: $63,856
Riverdale: $66,141
College Park: $66,065

Owings, MD $63,856 Riverdale, MD $66,141 College Park, MD $66,065 Fort Washington, MD $66,021 Oxon Hill, MD $66,212 Suitland, MD $66,191 District Heights, MD $66,158 Temple Hills, MD $66,192

Deale, MD $63,560 Dunkirk, MD $64,232 Fort George G Meade, MD $62,759 Friendship, MD $63,762 Fulton, MD $63,593 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $65,967 Savage, MD $62,852 Shady Side, MD $63,058

Galesville, MD $63,336 Greenbelt, MD $65,836 Glenn Dale, MD $65,108 Upper Marlboro, MD $65,171 Harwood, MD $63,580 Highland, MD $63,535 West River, MD $63,592 Tracys Landing, MD $63,637

Hyattsville, MD $66,194 Jessup, MD $62,543 Bethesda, MD $66,213 Glen Echo, MD $66,201 Chevy Chase, MD $66,206 Cabin John, MD $66,187 Olney, MD $64,697 Brookeville, MD $63,489

Poolesville, MD $64,048 Barnesville, MD $63,156 Beallsville, MD $63,272 Boyds, MD $63,757 Dickerson, MD $63,200 Rockville, MD $65,458 Potomac, MD $65,647 Derwood, MD $64,764

Sandy Spring, MD $64,386 Ashton, MD $64,244 Brinklow, MD $63,767 Burtonsville, MD $64,514 Montgomery Village, MD $63,986 Kensington, MD $66,151 Garrett Park, MD $66,073 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $65,553

Silver Spring, MD $66,112 Takoma Park, MD $66,199 Aberdeen, MD $60,636 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $60,623 Abingdon, MD $61,092 Gunpowder, MD $61,460 Arnold, MD $62,176 Baldwin, MD $61,345

Bel Air, MD $60,835 Belcamp, MD $60,923 Benson, MD $60,556 Boring, MD $60,690 Brooklandville, MD $61,942 Butler, MD $61,260 Chase, MD $61,744 Churchville, MD $60,380

Clarksville, MD $62,861 Cockeysville, MD $61,377 Hunt Valley, MD $61,635 Crownsville, MD $62,597 Darlington, MD $59,846 Davidsonville, MD $63,510 Dayton, MD $62,821 Edgewater, MD $62,928

Edgewood, MD $61,278 Ellicott City, MD $62,064 Columbia, MD $62,529 Fallston, MD $61,118 Finksburg, MD $61,139 Forest Hill, MD $60,503 Fork, MD $61,553 Fort Howard, MD $61,941

Freeland, MD $59,288 Gambrills, MD $62,833 Gibson Island, MD $61,975 Glen Arm, MD $61,779 Glen Burnie, MD $62,049 Glyndon, MD $61,455 Hampstead, MD $60,042 Elkridge, MD $62,117

Hanover, MD $62,152 Harmans, MD $62,149 Havre De Grace, MD $60,242 Hydes, MD $61,557 Jarrettsville, MD $60,303 Joppa, MD $61,433 Kingsville, MD $61,570 Lineboro, MD $59,137

Linthicum Heights, MD $62,058 Long Green, MD $61,678 Spencerville, MD $64,418 Clarksburg, MD $63,009 Damascus, MD $62,466 Germantown, MD $64,333 Annapolis, MD $62,657 Cumberland, MD $56,918

Accident, MD $56,823 Barton, MD $57,090 Bittinger, MD $56,983 Bloomington, MD $57,185 Corriganville, MD $56,555 Eckhart Mines, MD $56,869 Ellerslie, MD $56,628 Flintstone, MD $56,931

Friendsville, MD $56,806 Frostburg, MD $56,791 Grantsville, MD $56,793 Kitzmiller, MD $56,797 Lonaconing, MD $56,987 Luke, MD $57,189 Mc Henry, MD $56,828 Midland, MD $57,177

Midlothian, MD $56,798 Mount Savage, MD $56,539 Oakland, MD $56,663 Oldtown, MD $57,009 Pinto, MD $57,114 Rawlings, MD $57,132 Spring Gap, MD $57,078 Swanton, MD $56,940

Westernport, MD $57,187 Easton, MD $61,415 Barclay, MD $60,902 Bethlehem, MD $60,980 Betterton, MD $60,947 Bozman, MD $61,938 Cambridge, MD $60,983 Centreville, MD $61,479

Chester, MD $61,953 Chestertown, MD $61,232 Church Creek, MD $60,887 Church Hill, MD $61,149 Claiborne, MD $62,049 Cordova, MD $61,207 Crapo, MD $60,350 Crocheron, MD $59,915

Crumpton, MD $60,832 Denton, MD $60,887 East New Market, MD $60,740 Federalsburg, MD $60,728 Fishing Creek, MD $60,574 Galena, MD $60,668 Goldsboro, MD $60,770 Grasonville, MD $61,835

Greensboro, MD $60,781 Henderson, MD $60,837 Hillsboro, MD $61,251 Hurlock, MD $60,754 Ingleside, MD $60,950 Kennedyville, MD $60,776 Mcdaniel, MD $62,025 Madison, MD $61,361

Marydel, MD $60,670 Massey, MD $60,682 Millington, MD $60,768 Neavitt, MD $62,016 Newcomb, MD $61,588 Oxford, MD $61,284 Preston, MD $60,958 Price, MD $61,191

Queen Anne, MD $61,351 Queenstown, MD $61,701 Rhodesdale, MD $60,390 Ridgely, MD $61,021 Rock Hall, MD $61,605 Royal Oak, MD $61,474 Saint Michaels, MD $61,891 Secretary, MD $60,971

Sherwood, MD $62,394 Deal Island, MD $59,456 Eden, MD $59,573 Ewell, MD $59,270 Fruitland, MD $59,777 Girdletree, MD $59,134 Hebron, MD $59,721 Linkwood, MD $60,564

Manokin, MD $59,377 Mardela Springs, MD $59,936 Marion Station, MD $59,168 Nanticoke, MD $59,695 Newark, MD $59,446 Ocean City, MD $59,733 Parsonsburg, MD $59,613 Pittsville, MD $59,615

Pocomoke City, MD $59,245 Powellville, MD $59,585 Princess Anne, MD $59,530 Quantico, MD $59,604 Rehobeth, MD $59,151 Sharptown, MD $60,265 Showell, MD $59,614 Snow Hill, MD $59,403

Stockton, MD $59,047 Tyaskin, MD $59,546 Tylerton, MD $59,341 Upper Fairmount, MD $59,522 Vienna, MD $60,064 Westover, MD $59,376 Whaleyville, MD $59,582 Willards, MD $59,606

Delmar, MD $59,764 North East, MD $60,297 Perry Point, MD $60,209 Perryville, MD $60,187 Port Deposit, MD $60,038 Rising Sun, MD $59,842 Warwick, MD $60,654 Cecilton, MD $60,613

Charlestown, MD $60,289 Chesapeake City, MD $60,612 Childs, MD $60,530 Stevensville, MD $62,111 Colora, MD $59,788 Conowingo, MD $59,687 Earleville, MD $60,555 Elk Mills, MD $60,551

Elkton, MD $60,507 Georgetown, MD $60,600 Lutherville Timonium, MD $61,891 Abell, MD $61,275 Accokeek, MD $65,479 Aquasco, MD $63,859 Avenue, MD $61,373 Barstow, MD $63,097

Bel Alton, MD $63,409 Benedict, MD $63,366 Brandywine, MD $64,859 Broomes Island, MD $62,380 Bryans Road, MD $65,352 Bryantown, MD $64,170 Bushwood, MD $61,418 California, MD $61,365

Callaway, MD $60,937 Chaptico, MD $62,001 Charlotte Hall, MD $62,937 Cheltenham, MD $65,466 Clements, MD $62,002 Cobb Island, MD $61,445 Coltons Point, MD $61,157 Compton, MD $61,490

Dameron, MD $60,161 Dowell, MD $61,557 Drayden, MD $60,305 Faulkner, MD $63,070 Great Mills, MD $61,036 Helen, MD $62,581 Hollywood, MD $61,728 Hughesville, MD $63,742

Huntingtown, MD $63,480 Indian Head, MD $63,875 Ironsides, MD $63,618 Issue, MD $61,778 La Plata, MD $64,056 Leonardtown, MD $61,263 Lexington Park, MD $60,849 Loveville, MD $61,906

Lusby, MD $61,672 Marbury, MD $64,388 Mechanicsville, MD $62,569 Morganza, MD $62,203 Mount Victoria, MD $61,488 Nanjemoy, MD $62,869 Newburg, MD $62,239 Park Hall, MD $60,670

Patuxent River, MD $60,991 Piney Point, MD $60,399 Pomfret, MD $64,752 Port Republic, MD $62,720 Port Tobacco, MD $63,820 Prince Frederick, MD $63,101 Ridge, MD $59,894 Rock Point, MD $62,217

Saint Inigoes, MD $60,087 Saint Leonard, MD $62,417 Saint Marys City, MD $60,658 Scotland, MD $59,497 Solomons, MD $61,501 Sunderland, MD $63,606 Tall Timbers, MD $60,476 Valley Lee, MD $60,500

Welcome, MD $63,423 White Plains, MD $64,759 Southern Md Facility, MD $65,549 Annapolis Junction, MD $62,685 Lanham, MD $65,798 Beltsville, MD $65,704 Laurel, MD $64,272 Bladensburg, MD $66,183

Lothian, MD $64,235 Mount Rainier, MD $66,215 North Beach, MD $63,342 Bowie, MD $64,261 Brentwood, MD $66,210 Capitol Heights, MD $66,181 Chesapeake Beach, MD $63,310 Churchton, MD $63,325

Clinton, MD $65,808 Still Pond, MD $60,950 Sudlersville, MD $60,836 Taylors Island, MD $61,377 Templeville, MD $60,674 Tilghman, MD $62,254 Toddville, MD $60,053 Trappe, MD $61,020

Wingate, MD $60,288 Wittman, MD $62,049 Woolford, MD $61,124 Worton, MD $61,160 Wye Mills, MD $61,593 Frederick, MD $60,896 Adamstown, MD $62,162 Big Pool, MD $57,742

Boonsboro, MD $59,799 Braddock Heights, MD $60,865 Brownsville, MD $60,687 Brunswick, MD $61,248 Buckeystown, MD $61,699 Burkittsville, MD $60,785 Cascade, MD $59,255 Cavetown, MD $59,179

Chewsville, MD $59,271 Clear Spring, MD $58,478 Cooksville, MD $62,039 Emmitsburg, MD $59,452 Fairplay, MD $59,415 Funkstown, MD $59,409 Glenelg, MD $62,695 Glenwood, MD $62,388

Hagerstown, MD $59,108 Hancock, MD $57,457 Ijamsville, MD $62,009 Jefferson, MD $61,309 Keedysville, MD $59,988 Keymar, MD $59,958 Knoxville, MD $60,926 Ladiesburg, MD $60,174

Libertytown, MD $60,728 Lisbon, MD $62,046 Little Orleans, MD $57,139 Maugansville, MD $58,893 Middletown, MD $60,641 Monrovia, MD $61,873 Mount Airy, MD $61,502 Myersville, MD $59,853

New Market, MD $61,253 New Midway, MD $60,173 New Windsor, MD $60,717 Point Of Rocks, MD $62,044 Rocky Ridge, MD $59,773 Rohrersville, MD $60,398 Sabillasville, MD $59,335 Saint James, MD $59,424

Sharpsburg, MD $59,899 Smithsburg, MD $59,233 Sykesville, MD $61,661 Taneytown, MD $59,594 Thurmont, MD $59,840 Tuscarora, MD $62,281 Union Bridge, MD $60,470 Unionville, MD $60,763

Walkersville, MD $60,548 West Friendship, MD $62,175 Williamsport, MD $59,172 Woodbine, MD $62,040 Woodsboro, MD $60,260 Salisbury, MD $59,765 Allen, MD $59,683 Berlin, MD $59,620

Bishopville, MD $59,634 Bivalve, MD $59,853 Manchester, MD $59,320 Marriottsville, MD $61,907 Maryland Line, MD $59,137 Mayo, MD $62,789 Millersville, MD $62,277 Monkton, MD $60,812

Odenton, MD $62,907 Crofton, MD $63,267 Owings Mills, MD $61,784 Parkton, MD $59,879 Pasadena, MD $61,992 Perry Hall, MD $61,824 Perryman, MD $60,794 Phoenix, MD $61,499

Pylesville, MD $59,522 Randallstown, MD $61,880 Reisterstown, MD $61,638 Riderwood, MD $62,010 Riva, MD $63,030 Severn, MD $62,268 Severna Park, MD $62,184 Simpsonville, MD $62,790

Sparks Glencoe, MD $61,001 Crisfield, MD $59,314 Stevenson, MD $61,920 Dhs, MD $65,496 Waldorf, MD $64,721 Street, MD $59,793 Upperco, MD $60,639 Upper Falls, MD $61,631

Westminster, MD $60,642 Whiteford, MD $59,498 White Hall, MD $59,798 White Marsh, MD $61,767 Woodstock, MD $61,936 Baltimore, MD $62,016 Towson, MD $62,009 Gwynn Oak, MD $62,030

Pikesville, MD $61,986 Sparrows Point, MD $61,950 Middle River, MD $61,821 Essex, MD $61,968 Dundalk, MD $62,027 Brooklyn, MD $62,028 Curtis Bay, MD $62,040 Halethorpe, MD $62,036

Catonsville, MD $62,066 Parkville, MD $61,999 Nottingham, MD $61,936 Rosedale, MD $62,016 Windsor Mill, MD $61,996 Gaithersburg, MD $64,628 Washington Grove, MD $64,662

Refinery Process Operator I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Refinery Process Operator I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $72,054. While startup companies pay approximate $61,029.

Refinery Process Operator I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$61,029
Growth Stage	51~500	$64,519
Established	501~5000	$69,608
Enterprise	5000+	$72,054

Refinery Process Operator I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Refinery Process Operator I'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.

$56,203

Average $62,016/year

$70,351

$4,684

Average $5,168/month

$5,863

$1,081

Average $1,193/week

$1,353

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,351	$5,863	$1,353	$34
Average	$62,016	$5,168	$1,193	$30
25th Percentile	$56,203	$4,684	$1,081	$27

Refinery Process Operator I Salary Growth & Career Path

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