Biofuels Processing Technicians

SOC 51-8099.01

Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process. Perform, and keep records of, plant maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 9.7% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $64,272

Level IV threshold: $72,280

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$64,272

Level I$48,995

Level II$56,587

Level III$64,272

Level IV$72,280

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Battle Creek, MI, MI	$54,059	$73,299	$92,539	$111,779
2	Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, MI	$55,494	$73,091	$90,709	$108,306
3	Duluth, MN-WI, MN	$85,384	$86,466	$87,547	$88,629
4	Carson City, NV, NV	$55,037	$71,282	$87,506	$103,750
5	Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, CA	$61,630	$73,965	$86,320	$98,654
6	Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, MN	$72,509	$78,645	$84,781	$90,917
7	Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, WA	$76,170	$80,163	$84,157	$88,150
8	Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, WA	$75,878	$79,872	$83,886	$87,880
9	Yuba City, CA, CA	$59,758	$71,760	$83,741	$95,742
10	Baton Rouge, LA, LA	$44,637	$64,147	$83,658	$103,168

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Biofuels Processing Technicians

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