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What is a service station manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a service station manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $29.76 an hour? That's $61,908 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreService Station ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.8

Avg. Salary $61,908

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 6.37%

Black or African American 9.25%

Hispanic or Latino 17.30%

Unknown 4.91%

White 61.49%

Gender

female 19.72%

male 80.28%

Age - 48
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 - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Service station manager career paths

Key steps to become a service station manager

  1. Explore service station manager education requirements

    Most common service station manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    53.1 %

    Associate

    23.1 %

    High School Diploma

    12.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific service station manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    TSA16.83%
    Station Operations14.12%
    Government Regulations13.64%
    Service Stations9.34%
    DHL9.10%
  3. Complete relevant service station manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New service station managers 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 service station manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real service station manager resumes.
  4. Research service station manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage services and supports for intellectually and developmentally disable individuals, within compliance with all Medicaid and I/DD waiver regulations.
    • Maintain oversight and responsibilities for the overall airline operation and compliance with all company and government mandate regulations within assign location.
    • Provide ISO standard training and education to all department managers to certify management commitment.
  5. Apply for service station manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a service station manager 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 service station manager salary

The average service station manager salary in the United States is $61,908 per year or $30 per hour. Service station manager salaries range between $42,000 and $90,000 per year.

Average service station manager salary
$61,908 Yearly
$29.76 hourly

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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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