What are the main factors that influence a Refinery Operations Manager'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 Operations Manager's salary?

A Refinery Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $149,274 for beginners, reaching about $150,777 at mid-level, and approach $154,168 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Refinery Operations Manager?

Refinery Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Refinery Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $166,363, California $165,732, Massachusetts $163,524. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Refinery Operations Manager roles make?

Salaries for Refinery Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Oil Refinery Operations Manager: $150,300; Refinery Plant Operations Manager: $150,290; Refinery Process Operations Manager: $150,273; Petroleum Refinery Operations Manager: $150,260; Refinery Production Operations Manager: $150,246.

Refinery Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Refinery Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Operations Manager in Delaware is $152,164 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,251
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,419 to $160,061
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,368

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Refinery Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,061	$13,338	$3,078	$77
Average	$152,164	$12,680	$2,926	$73
25th Percentile	$144,419	$12,035	$2,777	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Operations Manager Salaries

A Refinery 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 Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Refinery 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): $149,274
Early Career (1-2 years): $149,621
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,777
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,164
Expert (over 8 years): $154,168

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Refinery Operations Manager	$149,274
Intermediate Level Refinery Operations Manager	$149,621
Senior Level Refinery Operations Manager	$150,777
Specialist Level Refinery Operations Manager	$152,164
Expert Level Refinery Operations Manager	$154,168

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How Do Refinery Operations Manager 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 Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $166,363.
California: $165,732.
Massachusetts: $163,524.

District of Columbia $166,363 California $165,732 Massachusetts $163,524 Washington $162,923 New Jersey $162,862 Alaska $162,652 Connecticut $160,579 New York $159,737

Hawaii $157,048 Rhode Island $155,785 Maryland $154,929 Minnesota $153,757 Colorado $153,306 Illinois $153,156 Oregon $152,585 Delaware $152,164

New Hampshire $151,900 Virginia $151,308 Pennsylvania $149,580 Nevada $148,708 North Dakota $148,423 Michigan $147,972 Wisconsin $147,807 Vermont $147,476

Texas $146,560 Maine $146,500 Arizona $146,409 Ohio $146,304 Georgia $144,922 Indiana $144,231 Wyoming $144,096 Utah $143,885

Iowa $143,795 Kansas $143,074 Louisiana $142,863 North Carolina $142,788 Missouri $142,758 Florida $142,172 Montana $141,857 Nebraska $141,556

Kentucky $141,391 South Carolina $140,790 Tennessee $140,414 Idaho $140,264 New Mexico $139,167 Oklahoma $138,927 Alabama $138,040 South Dakota $136,553

Arkansas $135,741 West Virginia $135,306 Mississippi $133,998

Top Paying Cities for Refinery 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:

Lincoln: $151,479
Little Creek: $152,588
Magnolia: $152,369

Lincoln, DE $151,479 Little Creek, DE $152,588 Magnolia, DE $152,369 Milford, DE $151,864 Marydel, DE $152,113 Millsboro, DE $150,844 Millville, DE $151,076 Milton, DE $151,338

Nassau, DE $151,448 Ocean View, DE $151,051 Rehoboth Beach, DE $151,341 Seaford, DE $151,426 Selbyville, DE $150,800 Smyrna, DE $152,693 Viola, DE $151,990 Woodside, DE $152,399

Bear, DE $152,047 Newark, DE $151,990 Claymont, DE $152,301 Delaware City, DE $152,142 Hockessin, DE $151,976 Kirkwood, DE $152,113 Middletown, DE $152,172 Montchanin, DE $152,011

New Castle, DE $152,034 Odessa, DE $152,247 Port Penn, DE $152,349 Rockland, DE $152,026 Saint Georges, DE $152,124 Townsend, DE $152,358 Winterthur, DE $152,044 Lewes, DE $151,396

Wilmington, DE $151,984 Dover, DE $152,588 Dover Afb, DE $151,784 Bethany Beach, DE $150,892 Bethel, DE $151,048 Bridgeville, DE $151,404 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,158 Cheswold, DE $152,538

Clayton, DE $152,543 Dagsboro, DE $150,786 Delmar, DE $150,544 Ellendale, DE $151,001 Felton, DE $151,852 Fenwick Island, DE $150,819 Frankford, DE $150,557 Frederica, DE $152,002

Georgetown, DE $150,729 Greenwood, DE $151,428 Harbeson, DE $150,890 Harrington, DE $151,659 Hartly, DE $152,131 Houston, DE $151,443 Kenton, DE $152,550 Laurel, DE $150,639

Yorklyn, DE $152,022

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

Understanding how a Refinery 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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$144,419

Average $152,164/year

$160,061

$12,035

Average $12,680/month

$13,338

$2,777

Average $2,926/week

$3,078

$69

Average $73/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,061	$13,338	$3,078	$77
Average	$152,164	$12,680	$2,926	$73
25th Percentile	$144,419	$12,035	$2,777	$69

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