Refinery Production Operations Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Production Operations Manager in the United States is $150,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,862
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,070 to $154,774
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,412
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Refinery Production Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $154,774 $12,898 $2,976 $74
Average $150,284 $12,524 $2,890 $72
25th Percentile $144,070 $12,006 $2,771 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Production Operations Manager Salaries

A Refinery Production 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 Production Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Refinery Production 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): $147,955
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $148,234
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,161
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,274
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,413
Levels Salary
Entry Level Refinery Production Operations Manager$147,955
Intermediate Level Refinery Production Operations Manager$148,234
Senior Level Refinery Production Operations Manager$149,161
Specialist Level Refinery Production Operations Manager$150,274
Expert Level Refinery Production Operations Manager$151,413
$147,955 0 yr
$148,234 < 2 yrs
$149,161 2-4 yrs
$150,274 5-8 yrs
$151,413 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Refinery Production 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: $189,556
  • San Francisco: $187,481
  • Oakland: $183,530

Refinery Production Operations Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Refinery Production Operations Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $174,889. While startup companies pay approximate $148,037.

Refinery Production Operations Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$148,037
Growth Stage51~500$156,523
Established501~5000$168,940
Enterprise5000+$174,889

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

Understanding how a Refinery Production 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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$144,070
Average $150,284/year
$154,774
$12,006
Average $12,524/month
$12,898
$2,771
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$2,976
$69
Average $72/hour
$74
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $154,774 $12,898 $2,976 $74
Average $150,284 $12,524 $2,890 $72
25th Percentile $144,070 $12,006 $2,771 $69

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