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Job outlook for aircraft refuelers in the United States
Are aircraft refueler jobs in demand?
Yes, aircraft refueler jobs are in demand. Aircraft refueler demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Aircraft refueler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of aircraft refueler jobs and the average aircraft refueler salary over time.
Aircraft refueler jobs over time
Aircraft refueler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 967 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 989 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,028 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,015 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,014 | 0.00% |
Average aircraft refueler salary over time
Aircraft refueler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,978 | $15.85 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $31,811 | $15.29 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $31,230 | $15.01 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $30,287 | $14.56 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $29,865 | $14.36 | +3.1% |
Aircraft refueler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of aircraft refueler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where aircraft refuelers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for aircraft refuelers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 21 | 3% |
| 2 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 48 | 2% |
| 3 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 23 | 2% |
| 4 | California | 39,536,653 | 199 | 1% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 87 | 1% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 80 | 1% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 60 | 1% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 55 | 1% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 48 | 1% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 45 | 1% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 33 | 1% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 30 | 1% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 26 | 1% |
| 14 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 22 | 1% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 13 | 1% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 13 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for aircraft refuelers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $36,837 |
| 2 | Kingsport | 1 | 2% | $30,290 |
| 3 | Palm Springs | 1 | 2% | $33,677 |
| 4 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $28,125 |
| 5 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $34,000 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $28,058 |
| 7 | Kenner | 1 | 1% | $28,794 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $28,270 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $30,574 |
| 10 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $36,294 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $33,981 |
| 12 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $28,790 |
| 13 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $34,794 |
| 14 | Stockton | 1 | 0% | $34,751 |
| 15 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $31,207 |