Jacksonville, FL
Refinery & Process Operator programs in Jacksonville
2 listed programs in Jacksonville, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $70,080Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $55,710Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $72,050Median pay (metro)
- $81,910Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Jacksonville · 15 in Florida. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Jacksonville, FL, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Jacksonville
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Chemical Technology/Technician | 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 | 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 |
BLS wage data
Refinery & Process Operator pay near Jacksonville
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.