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How much does a Refinery Operator make in California? The average Refinery Operator salary in California is $69,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,100 and $74,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Refinery Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refinery Operator Salary $57,728 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Refinery Operator Salary $63,100 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Refinery Operator Salary $69,000 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Refinery Operator Salary $74,400 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Refinery Operator Salary $79,316 CA March 26, 2024
25% $63,100 10% $57,728 90% $79,316 75% $74,400 $69,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Refinery Operator responsibilities include monitoring pressure and flow and reading gauges and adjusting valves as needed. Controls equipment systems that process natural gas or petroleum into specified products. Being a Refinery Operator may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty in the field. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, Refinery Operator typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Working as a Refinery Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Refinery Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Refinery Senior Operator

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $65,884 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $66,822 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $69,197 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $65,759 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $64,072 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $68,197 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $66,072 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $62,259 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $76,261 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $76,073 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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