Fueler Salary in the United States

How much does a Fueler make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fueler in the United States is $34,781 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Fueler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,130
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,769 to $37,581
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,936
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Fueler Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,581 $3,132 $723 $18
Average $34,781 $2,898 $669 $17
25th Percentile $32,769 $2,731 $630 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Fueler Salaries

A Fueler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fueler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fueler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,865
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,201
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,269
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,415
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,658
Levels Salary
Entry Level Fueler$34,865
Intermediate Level Fueler$35,201
Senior Level Fueler$36,269
Specialist Level Fueler$36,415
Expert Level Fueler$36,658
$34,865 0 yr
$35,201 < 2 yrs
$36,269 2-4 yrs
$36,415 5-8 yrs
$36,658 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Fuelers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $43,870
  • San Francisco: $43,389
  • Oakland: $42,475

What Skills Can Increase a Fueler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 4.43% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 3.87% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 4.43%
Career Development 3.87%
Housekeeping 2.43%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fueler's salary.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Operations
$39,303
13%
Verbal Communication
$38,260
10%
Collaboration
$38,260
10%
Time Management
$37,912
9%
Search Engines
$37,564
8%
Resilience
$37,216
7%
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Fueler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fueler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Fueler positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fueler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fueler

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$52,172$25.050%
Software & Networking$48,694$23.040%
Pharmaceuticals$46,955$23.035%
Financial Services$43,477$21.025%
Energy & Utilities$41,738$20.020%

How Education impacts a Fueler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fuelers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fueler with a No Diploma is between $31,683 and $33,927).

Fueler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fueler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.5%
High School 87.5%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Fueler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fueler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fueler

Salaries for a Fueler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,061 in 2023 to around $41,775 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fueler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fueler Over Time

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2023
$42,061
2024
$42,077
2025
$41,775
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2024 $42,077
2025 $41,775
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  • Titan Medical Group, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Titan Medical Group, LLC | Columbus, OH

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    17 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Aya Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    17 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    20 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

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    25 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    27 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    27 Days Ago

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FAQ about Fueler

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Fueler?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Fueler roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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