Florida
Refinery & Process Operator programs in Florida
15 listed process operator programs in Florida, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $67,740Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,920Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,480Median pay (state)
- $97,000Top 10% earn over
170 jobs in Florida · 15 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Refinery & Process Operator pay in Florida
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $49,920 | $56,290 | $63,480 | $75,980 | $97,000 | $67,740 | 170 |
| United States | $57,110 | $77,510 | $96,710 | $106,320 | $115,880 | $90,630 | 33,160 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $55,710 | $62,250 | $72,050 | $76,040 | $81,910 | $70,080 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $49,520 | $55,840 | $66,350 | $86,520 | $99,310 | $70,770 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in Florida
Every process operator program we matched in Florida. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College Chemical Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| College of Central Florida Chemical Technology/Technician | Ocala, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 28 | $2,710–$10,517 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Eastern Florida State College Chemical Technology/Technician | Melbourne, FL | Associate degree | 9 | $2,496–$9,739 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Eastern Florida State College Chemical Technology/Technician | Melbourne, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 243 | $2,496–$9,739 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College Chemical Technology/Technician | Fort Myers, FL | Associate degree | 16 | $3,401–$12,979 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College Chemical Technology/Technician | Fort Myers, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 96 | $3,401–$12,979 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Chemical Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 46 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Chemical Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 57 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Lake-Sumter State College Chemical Technology/Technician | Leesburg, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $3,292–$13,276 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Lake-Sumter State College Chemical Technology/Technician | Leesburg, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 66 | $3,292–$13,276 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Santa Fe College Chemical Technology/Technician | Gainesville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,563–$9,189 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Santa Fe College Chemical Technology/Technician | Gainesville, FL | Associate degree | 1 | $2,563–$9,189 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Chemical Technology/Technician | Sanford, FL | Associate degree | 28 | $3,122–$11,447 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Chemical Technology/Technician | Bradenton, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,540–$9,356 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Valencia College Chemical Technology/Technician | Orlando, FL | Associate degree | 18 | $2,664–$9,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-8093.00 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.