Pump Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Pump Attendant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pump Attendant in the United States is $34,757 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,604
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,123 to $37,294
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,725
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Pump Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,294 $3,108 $717 $18
Average $34,757 $2,896 $668 $17
25th Percentile $32,123 $2,677 $618 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Pump Attendant Salaries

A Pump Attendant'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 Pump Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pump Attendant'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): $35,123
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,387
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,996
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,118
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,199
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pump Attendant$35,123
Intermediate Level Pump Attendant$35,387
Senior Level Pump Attendant$35,996
Specialist Level Pump Attendant$36,118
Expert Level Pump Attendant$36,199
$35,123 0 yr
$35,387 < 2 yrs
$35,996 2-4 yrs
$36,118 5-8 yrs
$36,199 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pump Attendant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pump Attendants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,483.
  • California: $38,337.
  • Massachusetts: $37,826.

Top Paying Cities for Pump Attendants

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: $43,839
  • San Francisco: $43,408
  • Oakland: $42,446

What Skills Can Increase a Pump Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.92% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 4.38% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.92%
Food Handling 4.38%
Foodservice 1.65%
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 Pump Attendant's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$39,276
13%
Commitment
$37,190
7%
Written Communication
$36,843
6%
Patient Care
$36,495
5%
Problem Solving
$36,148
4%
HACCP
$35,800
3%
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How Education impacts a Pump Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pump Attendants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Pump Attendant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $31,759 and $33,534).

Pump Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pump Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 20.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 60.0%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Pump Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pump Attendant'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pump Attendant

Salaries for a Pump Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,953 in 2023 to around $41,989 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pump Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pump Attendant Over Time

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2023
$42,953
2024
$42,411
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$41,989
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2024 $42,411
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