How Much Does an Aircraft Fueler Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$40,450
Aircraft fuelers in the U.S. earn a median of $40,450 a year, or $19.45 an hour. Half of aircraft fuelers earn more than $40,450 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $57,610.
Pay percentiles for aircraft fuelers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.26 | $33,830 |
| 25th | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| 50th (median) | $19.45 | $40,450 |
| 75th | $22.52 | $46,830 |
| 90th | $27.70 | $57,610 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Aircraft Service Attendants (SOC 53-6032). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for aircraft fuelers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $71,740 | $34.49 | +77% |
| Tennessee | $56,620 | $27.22 | +40% |
| Hawaii | $53,770 | $25.85 | +33% |
| Washington | $50,520 | $24.29 | +25% |
| Minnesota | $46,930 | $22.56 | +16% |
| Utah | $46,900 | $22.55 | +16% |
| California | $46,800 | $22.50 | +16% |
| Alaska | $46,760 | $22.48 | +16% |
| Montana | $46,310 | $22.27 | +14% |
| New Jersey | $46,210 | $22.22 | +14% |
| United States | $40,450 | $19.45 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many aircraft fuelers are there?
BLS counts about 31,300 aircraft fuelers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Aircraft Service Attendants”. The most jobs are in Texas (3,290), Florida (2,340) and California (2,300).
The mean (average) annual wage is $43,330, higher than the median of $40,450.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,371
- Biweekly
- $1,556
- Weekly
- $778
- Daily (8 hours)
- $156
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do aircraft fuelers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for aircraft fuelers is $19.45. The middle 50% earn between $17.18 and $22.52 an hour.
Which state pays aircraft fuelers the most?
Maryland has the highest median wage for aircraft fuelers at $71,740, +77% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for aircraft fuelers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of aircraft fuelers earn less than $33,830 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.