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 $149,855 for beginners, reaching about $151,076 at mid-level, and approach $153,356 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 $166,406, California $165,774, Massachusetts $163,565. 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: Refinery Process Operations Manager: $150,313; Oil Refinery Operations Manager: $150,300; Petroleum Refinery Operations Manager: $150,300; Refinery Plant Operations Manager: $150,290; Refinery Production Operations Manager: $150,284.

Refinery Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Refinery Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Operations Manager in Delaware is $152,203 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): $160,890
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,910 to $156,750
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,180

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Refinery Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,750	$13,062	$3,014	$75
Average	$152,203	$12,684	$2,927	$73
25th Percentile	$145,910	$12,159	$2,806	$70

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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): $149,855
Early Career (1-2 years): $150,136
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,076
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,203
Expert (over 8 years): $153,356

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Refinery Operations Manager	$149,855
Intermediate Level Refinery Operations Manager	$150,136
Senior Level Refinery Operations Manager	$151,076
Specialist Level Refinery Operations Manager	$152,203
Expert Level Refinery Operations Manager	$153,356

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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: $166,406.
California: $165,774.
Massachusetts: $163,565.

District of Columbia $166,406 California $165,774 Massachusetts $163,565 Washington $162,964 New Jersey $162,904 Alaska $162,693 Connecticut $160,619 New York $159,778

Hawaii $157,087 Rhode Island $155,825 Maryland $154,968 Minnesota $153,796 Colorado $153,345 Illinois $153,195 Oregon $152,624 Delaware $152,203

New Hampshire $151,938 Virginia $151,346 Pennsylvania $149,618 Nevada $148,746 North Dakota $148,460 Michigan $148,010 Wisconsin $147,844 Vermont $147,514

Texas $146,597 Maine $146,537 Arizona $146,446 Ohio $146,341 Georgia $144,959 Indiana $144,267 Wyoming $144,132 Utah $143,922

Iowa $143,831 Kansas $143,110 Louisiana $142,900 North Carolina $142,824 Missouri $142,794 Florida $142,208 Montana $141,893 Nebraska $141,592

Kentucky $141,427 South Carolina $140,825 Tennessee $140,450 Idaho $140,299 New Mexico $139,202 Oklahoma $138,962 Alabama $138,075 South Dakota $136,587

Arkansas $135,776 West Virginia $135,340 Mississippi $134,032

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: $151,517
Little Creek: $152,627
Magnolia: $152,407

Lincoln, DE $151,517 Little Creek, DE $152,627 Magnolia, DE $152,407 Milford, DE $151,902 Marydel, DE $152,152 Millsboro, DE $150,882 Millville, DE $151,115 Milton, DE $151,376

Nassau, DE $151,486 Ocean View, DE $151,089 Rehoboth Beach, DE $151,379 Seaford, DE $151,465 Selbyville, DE $150,838 Smyrna, DE $152,732 Viola, DE $152,028 Woodside, DE $152,437

Bear, DE $152,086 Newark, DE $152,028 Claymont, DE $152,340 Delaware City, DE $152,180 Hockessin, DE $152,015 Kirkwood, DE $152,152 Middletown, DE $152,210 Montchanin, DE $152,049

New Castle, DE $152,072 Odessa, DE $152,285 Port Penn, DE $152,388 Rockland, DE $152,064 Saint Georges, DE $152,162 Townsend, DE $152,397 Winterthur, DE $152,082 Lewes, DE $151,435

Wilmington, DE $152,022 Dover, DE $152,627 Dover Afb, DE $151,822 Bethany Beach, DE $150,930 Bethel, DE $151,086 Bridgeville, DE $151,442 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,197 Cheswold, DE $152,577

Clayton, DE $152,581 Dagsboro, DE $150,825 Delmar, DE $150,583 Ellendale, DE $151,039 Felton, DE $151,890 Fenwick Island, DE $150,858 Frankford, DE $150,595 Frederica, DE $152,040

Georgetown, DE $150,767 Greenwood, DE $151,466 Harbeson, DE $150,928 Harrington, DE $151,698 Hartly, DE $152,170 Houston, DE $151,481 Kenton, DE $152,589 Laurel, DE $150,677

Yorklyn, DE $152,060

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

Refinery Operations Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $177,122. While startup companies pay approximate $149,927.

Refinery Operations Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$149,927
Growth Stage	51~500	$158,521
Established	501~5000	$171,097
Enterprise	5000+	$177,122

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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$145,910

Average $152,203/year

$156,750

$12,159

Average $12,684/month

$13,062

$2,806

Average $2,927/week

$3,014

$70

Average $73/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,750	$13,062	$3,014	$75
Average	$152,203	$12,684	$2,927	$73
25th Percentile	$145,910	$12,159	$2,806	$70

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