Louisiana
Refinery & Process Operator programs in Louisiana
11 listed process operator programs in Louisiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $93,680Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $42,160Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $106,640Median pay (state)
- $111,060Top 10% earn over
3,490 jobs in Louisiana · 11 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 Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $42,160 | $84,110 | $106,640 | $108,420 | $111,060 | $93,680 | 3,490 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,800 | $83,910 | $108,420 | $108,420 | $108,420 | $93,550 | 660 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $53,280 | $91,640 | $107,490 | $111,060 | $111,370 | $97,150 | 1,560 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $33,360 | $79,230 | $82,920 | $101,460 | $101,460 | $81,400 | 230 |
Programs
Listed programs in Louisiana
Every process operator program we matched in Louisiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish Community College Petroleum Technology/Technician | Bossier City, LA | Associate degree | 1 | $4,339 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Petroleum Technology/Technician | Schriever, LA | Associate degree | 11 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Petroleum Technology/Technician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| Louisiana State University-Eunice Chemical Technology/Technician | Eunice, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,802 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| Nicholls State University Petroleum Technology/Technician | Thibodaux, LA | Associate degree | 18 | $8,741–$9,834 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| South Louisiana Community College Petroleum Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| South Louisiana Community College Petroleum Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| Southern University at Shreveport Petroleum Technology/Technician | Shreveport, LA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0903 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Chemical Technology/Technician | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Chemical Technology/Technician | Lake Charles, LA | Associate degree | 4 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 41.0301 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Chemical Technology/Technician | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $4,305 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.