Salary guide
Gas Station Attendant Salary & Pay Scale (2026)
What gas station attendants earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.
The median gas station attendant salary in the U.S. is $35,670 per year, or $17.15 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $28,630, while the top 10% earned more than $46,060.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
Gas Station Attendant pay scale
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly* | What it usually reflects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,630 | $13.76 | Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings |
| 25th percentile | $31,300 | $15.05 | Early career, a year or two of experience |
| Median (50th) | $35,670 | $17.15 | Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,320 | $18.90 | Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers |
| 90th percentile | $46,060 | $22.14 | Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas |
*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.
Monthly and biweekly pay
| Pay period | At 25th percentile | At median | At 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per year | $31,300 | $35,670 | $39,320 |
| Per month | $2,608 | $2,973 | $3,277 |
| Every two weeks | $1,204 | $1,372 | $1,512 |
| Per week | $602 | $686 | $756 |
Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
What affects gas station attendant pay
- Licenses and endorsements (CDL Class A, hazmat, tanker)
- Overtime and peak-season premium pay
- Long-haul versus local routes
- Equipment certifications and safety record
- Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median
How to earn more as a gas station attendant
- Get credentialed: Fuel safety training, Lube technician certification, ASE entry-level.
- Build specialty experience: Services.
- Move up: roles such as automotive technician and station manager typically pay more.
- Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.
Gas Station Attendant pay vs. related careers
Job outlook
BLS projects employment of gas station attendants to change by +3.8% from 2025–35, about as fast as average compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,900 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.
About this data
Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 53-6031 (“Automotive and watercraft service attendants”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.
Gas Station Attendant salary FAQ
How much does a gas station attendant make per hour?
The median hourly wage for gas station attendants was $17.15 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $13.76 and the top 10% earned about $22.14 or more.
How much does a gas station attendant make a month?
At the median annual wage of $35,670, that works out to about $2,973 per month before taxes, or about $1,372 every two weeks.
What is the starting salary for a gas station attendant?
New gas station attendants often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $28,630 and the 25th percentile was $31,300 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.
How can gas station attendants earn more?
Common ways include earning Fuel safety training and Lube technician certification, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as automotive technician.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 53-6031 (Automotive and watercraft service attendants).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Automotive and watercraft service attendants (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.