What are the main factors that influence a Refinery Process Operator'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: starting around $87,543 for beginners, reaching about $89,192 at mid-level, and approach $94,896 for experts.

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

Refinery Process Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Refinery Process Operator roles are District of Columbia $93,551, California $93,196, Massachusetts $91,954. 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: Senior Refinery Operator: $85,180; Refinery Process Operator III: $85,153; Refinery Operator III: $85,135; Refinery Operator: $70,900; Petroleum Refinery Operator II: $70,890.

Refinery Process Operator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Refinery Process Operator make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Process Operator in Hawaii is $88,312 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,661
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,401 to $96,870
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,197

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Refinery Process Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,870	$8,073	$1,863	$47
Average	$88,312	$7,359	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$80,401	$6,700	$1,546	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Process Operator Salaries

A Refinery Process Operator'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'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): $87,543
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,763
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,192
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,486
Expert (over 8 years): $94,896

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Refinery Process Operator	$87,543
Intermediate Level Refinery Process Operator	$87,763
Senior Level Refinery Process Operator	$89,192
Specialist Level Refinery Process Operator	$93,486
Expert Level Refinery Process Operator	$94,896

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

District of Columbia: $93,551.
California: $93,196.
Massachusetts: $91,954.

District of Columbia $93,551 California $93,196 Massachusetts $91,954 Washington $91,616 New Jersey $91,582 Alaska $91,464 Connecticut $90,298 New York $89,825

Hawaii $88,312 Rhode Island $87,603 Maryland $87,121 Minnesota $86,462 Colorado $86,209 Illinois $86,124 Oregon $85,803 Delaware $85,566

New Hampshire $85,418 Virginia $85,085 Pennsylvania $84,113 Nevada $83,623 North Dakota $83,462 Michigan $83,209 Wisconsin $83,116 Vermont $82,930

Texas $82,415 Maine $82,381 Arizona $82,330 Ohio $82,271 Georgia $81,494 Indiana $81,105 Wyoming $81,029 Utah $80,911

Iowa $80,860 Kansas $80,455 Louisiana $80,336 North Carolina $80,294 Missouri $80,277 Florida $79,948 Montana $79,770 Nebraska $79,601

Kentucky $79,508 South Carolina $79,170 Tennessee $78,959 Idaho $78,874 New Mexico $78,258 Oklahoma $78,123 Alabama $77,624 South Dakota $76,788

Arkansas $76,331 West Virginia $76,086 Mississippi $75,351

Top Paying Cities for Refinery Process Operators

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:

Aiea: $87,834
Anahola: $86,683
Captain Cook: $86,595

Aiea, HI $87,834 Anahola, HI $86,683 Captain Cook, HI $86,595 Eleele, HI $86,858 Ewa Beach, HI $87,756 Kapolei, HI $87,686 Haiku, HI $86,747 Hakalau, HI $86,552

Haleiwa, HI $87,517 Hana, HI $86,540 Hanalei, HI $86,569 Hanamaulu, HI $86,745 Hanapepe, HI $86,854 Hauula, HI $87,651 Hawaii National Park, HI $86,653 Hawi, HI $86,797

Hilo, HI $86,737 Princeville, HI $86,727 Holualoa, HI $86,630 Honaunau, HI $86,481 Honokaa, HI $86,592 Honomu, HI $86,728 Hoolehua, HI $86,481 Kaaawa, HI $87,680

Kahuku, HI $87,492 Kahului, HI $86,947 Kailua, HI $87,806 Ocean View, HI $86,702 Waikoloa, HI $86,694 Keauhou, HI $86,630 Kailua Kona, HI $86,735 Kalaheo, HI $86,754

Kalaupapa, HI $86,401 Kamuela, HI $86,636 Kaneohe, HI $87,788 Kapaa, HI $86,849 Kaumakani, HI $86,895 Kaunakakai, HI $86,584 Keaau, HI $86,796 Kealakekua, HI $86,750

Kealia, HI $86,780 Kekaha, HI $86,692 Kihei, HI $86,858 Kilauea, HI $86,729 Kapaau, HI $86,663 Koloa, HI $86,767 Kualapuu, HI $86,558 Kunia, HI $87,658

Kurtistown, HI $86,752 Lahaina, HI $86,769 Laie, HI $87,569 Lanai City, HI $86,558 Laupahoehoe, HI $86,776 Lawai, HI $86,895 Lihue, HI $86,745 Makawao, HI $86,813

Makaweli, HI $86,553 Maunaloa, HI $86,350 Mountain View, HI $86,706 Naalehu, HI $86,531 Ninole, HI $86,473 Ookala, HI $86,501 Paauilo, HI $86,606 Pahala, HI $86,555

Pahoa, HI $86,670 Paia, HI $86,773 Papaaloa, HI $86,788 Papaikou, HI $86,608 Pearl City, HI $87,771 Pepeekeo, HI $86,776 Puunene, HI $86,947 Volcano, HI $86,653

Wahiawa, HI $87,620 Pukalani, HI $86,813 Mililani, HI $87,726 Kula, HI $86,634 Waialua, HI $87,470 Waianae, HI $87,551 Wailuku, HI $86,812 Waimanalo, HI $87,789

Waimea, HI $86,888 Waipahu, HI $87,733 Honolulu, HI $87,865 J B P H H, HI $87,849 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $87,668 Schofield Barracks, HI $87,642 Fort Shafter, HI $87,865 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $87,865

Camp H M Smith, HI $87,845 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $87,760 Wake Island, HI $87,865

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

Understanding how a Refinery Process Operator'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 June 01, 2026

$80,401

Average $88,312/year

$96,870

$6,700

Average $7,359/month

$8,073

$1,546

Average $1,698/week

$1,863

$39

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,870	$8,073	$1,863	$47
Average	$88,312	$7,359	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$80,401	$6,700	$1,546	$39

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