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What is a pump attendant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScorePump AttendantUS Average
Salary
2.2

Avg. Salary $28,583

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.30%

Asian 6.60%

Black or African American 5.27%

Hispanic or Latino 17.54%

Unknown 3.96%

White 65.32%

Gender

female 21.01%

male 78.99%

Age - 30
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 30
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Pump attendant career paths

Key steps to become a pump attendant

  1. Explore pump attendant education requirements

    Most common pump attendant degrees

    High School Diploma

    59.1 %

    Bachelor's

    14.0 %

    Associate

    14.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific pump attendant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service71.71%
    Fuel Tanks7.96%
    Oil Changes6.72%
    Air Pressure6.39%
    Customer Complaints3.84%
  3. Complete relevant pump attendant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pump attendants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pump attendant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pump attendant resumes.
  4. Research pump attendant duties and responsibilities

    • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
    • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
    • Fuel attendant for Safeway gas station.
  5. Prepare your pump attendant resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your pump attendant resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a pump attendant resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for pump attendant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a pump attendant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average pump attendant salary

The average pump attendant salary in the United States is $28,583 per year or $14 per hour. Pump attendant salaries range between $22,000 and $36,000 per year.

Average pump attendant salary
$28,583 Yearly
$13.74 hourly

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Pump attendant reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros

It’s nice being in the outdoors, and it’s also nice getting your exercise in. And it’s nice being able to interact with the customers.

Cons

Filling up gasoline jugs, or rude customers


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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