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Job outlook for aircraft fuelers in the United States
Are aircraft fueler jobs in demand?
Yes, aircraft fueler jobs are in demand. Aircraft fueler demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Aircraft fueler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of aircraft fueler jobs and the average aircraft fueler salary over time.
Aircraft fueler jobs over time
Aircraft fueler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,961 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,147 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,108 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,104 | 0.00% |
Average aircraft fueler salary over time
Aircraft fueler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,395 | $16.54 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $33,178 | $15.95 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $32,572 | $15.66 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $31,589 | $15.19 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $31,149 | $14.98 | +3.1% |
Aircraft fueler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of aircraft fueler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where aircraft fuelers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for aircraft fuelers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 22 | 3% |
| 2 | California | 39,536,653 | 206 | 1% |
| 3 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 186 | 1% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 83 | 1% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 59 | 1% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 46 | 1% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 44 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 42 | 1% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 29 | 1% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 28 | 1% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 26 | 1% |
| 12 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 24 | 1% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 19 | 1% |
| 14 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 19 | 1% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 13 | 1% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 10 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 6 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for aircraft fuelers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame | 1 | 3% | $37,280 |
| 2 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $39,489 |
| 3 | Anchorage | 2 | 1% | $38,190 |
| 4 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $34,087 |
| 5 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $27,423 |
| 6 | Salt Lake City | 2 | 1% | $31,561 |
| 7 | Albany | 1 | 1% | $33,921 |
| 8 | Austin | 4 | 0% | $32,006 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $29,807 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $34,665 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $32,916 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0% | $33,769 |
| 13 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $35,862 |
| 14 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $37,286 |
| 15 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $39,474 |
| 16 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $35,901 |