Fuel Distribution System Operator

Fuel Distribution System Operator Salary

$27.5K

$54K

$108K

$61,121

/year

$29.39

/hour

Fuel Distribution System Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$61,121

Columbus

Ohio

$59,036

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    How much does a Fuel Distribution System Operator make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Fuel Distribution System Operator in the United States is $61,121 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.39 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,175/week or $5,093/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,000 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Fuel Distribution System Operator salaries currently range between $45,000 (25th percentile) to $68,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $96,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Fuel Distribution System Operator varies greatly (by as much as 23000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Fuel Distribution System Operator in your area makes on average $59,036 per year, or $2,085 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $61,121. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Fuel Distribution System Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Fuel Distribution System Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Fuel Distribution System Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Fuel Distribution System Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is South Heights, PA, , with Burleigh County, ND, and Andrews, MD, close behind in the second and third positions. Andrews, MD, beats the national average by $16,758 (27.4%), and South Heights, PA, furthers that trend with another $17,134 (28.0%) above the $61,121 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Fuel Distribution System Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between South Heights, PA, and Glenwood Springs, CO, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Fuel Distribution System Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    South Heights, PA

    $78,255

    $37.62

    Burleigh County, ND

    $78,105

    $37.55

    Andrews, MD

    $77,879

    $37.44

    Crapo, MD

    $77,879

    $37.44

    Carnegie, PA

    $77,421

    $37.22

    Pennington County, SD

    $77,276

    $37.15

    Corte Madera, CA

    $75,928

    $36.50

    Nome, AK

    $75,820

    $36.45

    Berkeley, CA

    $74,838

    $35.98

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    $74,539

    $35.84

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Fuel Distribution System Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Fuel Distribution System Operator job category, we found that Distributors jobs have average salaries similar than Fuel Distribution System Operator jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Distributors

    $54,935

    $26.41

    A B B

    $48,699

    $23.41

    Anthem Customer Service

    $39,098

    $18.80

    Distribution Driver

    $38,841

    $18.67

    Fuel Delivery Driver

    $38,383

    $18.45

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    Infographic detailing Fuel Distribution System Operator salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $61,121 per year or $29.39 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.