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What is a station supervisor 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 station supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.49 an hour? That's $42,625 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreStation SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.3

Avg. Salary $42,625

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.96%

Asian 6.58%

Black or African American 11.63%

Hispanic or Latino 19.73%

Unknown 5.20%

White 55.91%

Gender

female 29.58%

male 70.42%

Age - 44
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 - 44
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.7

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Station supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a station supervisor

  1. Explore station supervisor education requirements

    Most common station supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    45.4 %

    Associate

    23.9 %

    High School Diploma

    15.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific station supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    FAA18.43%
    Ground Operations11.38%
    Payroll8.65%
    Safety Procedures8.62%
    UL7.91%
  3. Complete relevant station supervisor training and internships

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

    • Direct and manage training and ensure that all NFPA standards are contiuiosly meet.
    • Direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions, eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department performance manage KPI's.
    • Ensure smooth flow of routine and emergency situations in alliance with FAA, TSA and local authorities.
    • Develop, integrate and supervise an SCBA program.
  5. Apply for station supervisor jobs

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

The average station supervisor salary in the United States is $42,625 per year or $20 per hour. Station supervisor salaries range between $31,000 and $57,000 per year.

Average station supervisor salary
$42,625 Yearly
$20.49 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

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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