Biofuels Processing Technicians
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $62,470/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 1,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
• Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
• Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
• Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
• Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.
• Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
• Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
• Monitor and record flow meter performance.
What's the median pay for Biofuels Processing Technicians?
The median pay for Biofuels Processing Technicians is $62,470 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Biofuels Processing Technicians?
Employment for Biofuels Processing Technicians is projected to change +1.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Biofuels Processing Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Biofuels Processing Technicians?
About 1,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.