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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Refinery Worker?

Refinery Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Refinery Worker roles are District of Columbia $41,145, California $40,989, Massachusetts $40,443. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Refinery Worker roles make?

Salaries for Refinery Worker level roles vary by specialization: Refinery Manager: $119,725; Senior Refinery Operator: $85,180; Refinery Process Operator: $84,516; Refinery Supervisor: $71,191; Refinery Operator: $70,900.

Refinery Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Refinery Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Refinery Worker in Rhode Island is $38,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,033 to $42,470
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,670

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Refinery Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,470	$3,539	$817	$20
Average	$38,529	$3,211	$741	$19
25th Percentile	$37,033	$3,086	$712	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Refinery Worker Salaries

A Refinery Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Refinery Worker 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 Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,145.
California: $40,989.
Massachusetts: $40,443.

District of Columbia $41,145 California $40,989 Massachusetts $40,443 Washington $40,294 New Jersey $40,280 Alaska $40,228 Connecticut $39,715 New York $39,507

Hawaii $38,841 Rhode Island $38,529 Maryland $38,317 Minnesota $38,028 Colorado $37,916 Illinois $37,879 Oregon $37,738 Delaware $37,634

New Hampshire $37,568 Virginia $37,422 Pennsylvania $36,994 Nevada $36,779 North Dakota $36,708 Michigan $36,597 Wisconsin $36,556 Vermont $36,474

Texas $36,248 Maine $36,233 Arizona $36,210 Ohio $36,184 Georgia $35,842 Indiana $35,672 Wyoming $35,638 Utah $35,586

Iowa $35,564 Kansas $35,385 Louisiana $35,333 North Carolina $35,315 Missouri $35,307 Florida $35,162 Montana $35,084 Nebraska $35,010

Kentucky $34,969 South Carolina $34,821 Tennessee $34,728 Idaho $34,690 New Mexico $34,419 Oklahoma $34,360 Alabama $34,140 South Dakota $33,773

Arkansas $33,572 West Virginia $33,464 Mississippi $33,141

Top Paying Cities for Refinery Workers

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:

Adamsville: $39,011
Albion: $38,681
Ashaway: $38,937

Adamsville, RI $39,011 Albion, RI $38,681 Ashaway, RI $38,937 Barrington, RI $38,579 Block Island, RI $38,794 Bradford, RI $38,914 Bristol, RI $38,728 Carolina, RI $38,849

Charlestown, RI $38,863 Chepachet, RI $38,786 Clayville, RI $38,678 Coventry, RI $38,680 West Greenwich, RI $38,786 East Greenwich, RI $38,654 Exeter, RI $38,776 Fiskeville, RI $38,579

Forestdale, RI $38,876 Foster, RI $38,766 Glendale, RI $38,879 Greene, RI $38,817 Greenville, RI $38,594 Harmony, RI $38,643 Harrisville, RI $38,862 Hope, RI $38,603

Hope Valley, RI $38,903 Hopkinton, RI $38,954 Jamestown, RI $38,824 Kenyon, RI $38,844 Little Compton, RI $39,005 Manville, RI $38,732 Mapleville, RI $38,793 Newport, RI $38,863

Middletown, RI $38,880 North Kingstown, RI $38,720 North Scituate, RI $38,644 Oakland, RI $38,835 Pascoag, RI $38,888 Pawtucket, RI $38,522 Central Falls, RI $38,539 Cumberland, RI $38,758

Lincoln, RI $38,578 Portsmouth, RI $38,859 Prudence Island, RI $38,779 Rockville, RI $38,948 Saunderstown, RI $38,801 Shannock, RI $38,847 Slatersville, RI $38,876 Slocum, RI $38,799

Tiverton, RI $38,977 Wakefield, RI $38,834 Kingston, RI $38,819 Narragansett, RI $38,844 Peace Dale, RI $38,829 Warren, RI $38,679 Warwick, RI $38,571 Westerly, RI $38,946

West Kingston, RI $38,831 West Warwick, RI $38,618 Wood River Junction, RI $38,886 Woonsocket, RI $38,878 North Smithfield, RI $38,790 Wyoming, RI $38,847 Providence, RI $38,511 Cranston, RI $38,516

North Providence, RI $38,520 East Providence, RI $38,513 Riverside, RI $38,526 Rumford, RI $38,520 Smithfield, RI $38,598 Johnston, RI $38,533

Refinery Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Refinery Worker'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 August 01, 2026

$37,033

Average $38,529/year

$42,470

$3,086

Average $3,211/month

$3,539

$712

Average $741/week

$817

$18

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,470	$3,539	$817	$20
Average	$38,529	$3,211	$741	$19
25th Percentile	$37,033	$3,086	$712	$18

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Refinery Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Refinery Worker make in Rhode Island?

Key Factors That Influence Refinery Worker Salaries

How Do Refinery Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Refinery Workers

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Salaries of jobs related to Refinery Worker

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