Biofuels Processing Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for biofuels processing technicians is $62,470 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,670 in Georgia to $120,660 in Massachusetts. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Plant and System Operators, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,700
- 25th percentile
- $48,900
- Median
- $62,470
- 75th percentile
- $78,480
- Top 10%
- $94,560
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Plant and System Operators, All Other”). About 14,080 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $120,660 | +93% | $88,940 | $129,990 | 40 |
| 2 | Washington | $88,730 | +42% | $71,720 | $105,680 | 190 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $88,290 | +41% | $76,500 | $107,310 | 200 |
| 4 | Maryland | $81,890 | +31% | $54,100 | $93,620 | 270 |
| 5 | Montana | $81,340 | +30% | $60,670 | $89,840 | 170 |
| 6 | Nevada | $80,000 | +28% | $51,720 | $137,130 | 150 |
| 7 | California | $78,020 | +25% | $49,200 | $112,860 | 1,560 |
| 8 | Illinois | $77,780 | +25% | $55,080 | $84,320 | 230 |
| 9 | Iowa | $75,800 | +21% | $59,510 | $104,880 | 50 |
| 10 | New York | $74,700 | +20% | $51,500 | $90,770 | 310 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $74,240 | +19% | $47,950 | $101,530 | 80 |
| 12 | Kansas | $74,190 | +19% | $62,330 | $81,660 | 60 |
| 13 | Oregon | $71,900 | +15% | $46,910 | $96,140 | 140 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $70,660 | +13% | $50,950 | $76,940 | 120 |
| 15 | Indiana | $70,490 | +13% | $51,000 | $79,540 | 280 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $69,970 | +12% | $45,860 | $95,750 | 290 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $69,430 | +11% | $58,450 | $96,930 | 30 |
| 18 | Arizona | $69,260 | +11% | $49,160 | $88,400 | 150 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $68,950 | +10% | $51,500 | $86,810 | 100 |
| 20 | Utah | $67,910 | +9% | $54,430 | $91,030 | 180 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $66,770 | +7% | $41,370 | $118,160 | 90 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $65,080 | +4% | $51,440 | $93,840 | 140 |
| 23 | Michigan | $64,690 | +4% | $55,330 | $108,760 | 250 |
| 24 | Ohio | $64,140 | +3% | $46,470 | $79,200 | 340 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $64,030 | +2% | $63,160 | $78,580 | 120 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $62,800 | +1% | $49,750 | $78,210 | 160 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $62,630 | 0% | $39,860 | $110,590 | 350 |
| 28 | Maine | $62,270 | 0% | $40,560 | $75,520 | 110 |
| 29 | Virginia | $61,940 | −1% | $50,990 | $92,410 | 180 |
| 30 | Idaho | $61,690 | −1% | $60,000 | $83,250 | 40 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $61,190 | −2% | $47,840 | $79,930 | 220 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $60,240 | −4% | $48,050 | $96,300 | 150 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $57,430 | −8% | $43,700 | $73,720 | 190 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $56,060 | −10% | $44,350 | $76,420 | 150 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $55,710 | −11% | $39,580 | $100,610 | 120 |
| 36 | Alabama | $51,690 | −17% | $32,910 | $97,070 | 30 |
| 37 | Colorado | $51,600 | −17% | $40,930 | $81,040 | 1,050 |
| 38 | Missouri | $51,560 | −17% | $37,750 | $70,630 | 380 |
| 39 | Florida | $50,910 | −19% | $38,880 | $78,830 | 590 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $50,840 | −19% | $42,350 | $79,350 | 620 |
| 41 | Texas | $50,820 | −19% | $36,380 | $84,500 | 3,570 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $48,220 | −23% | $47,820 | $69,780 | 70 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $46,020 | −26% | $38,910 | $70,640 | 120 |
| 44 | Georgia | $44,670 | −28% | $37,670 | $67,680 | 240 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Plant and System Operators, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Biofuels Processing Technicians salary questions
Which state pays biofuels processing technicians the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $120,660 a year (+93% vs. the national median of $62,470). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays biofuels processing technicians the least?
Georgia, with a median of $44,670 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most biofuels processing technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,570, with a median of $50,820.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.