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Fuel Distribution System Operator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Fuel Distribution System Operator"
How much does a Fuel Distribution System Operator in the federal government get paid? $66,383.33* *Based on the 2021 average.Fuel Distribution System Operator was the 474th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 18 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard hired the most employees titled Fuel Distribution System Operating, with an average salary of $61,359.
Government Fuel Distribution System Operating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Fuel Distribution System Operating job is FWS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-10. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in working at one or several work stations of a fuel distribution system, or operating a complete system, to receive, store, transfer, and issue petroleum and other products such as liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and anhydrous ammonia.
Agencies that have hired a Fuel Distribution System Operator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 13 | $61,359.23 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4 | $83,754.25 |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 1 | $62,213.00 |
Fuel Distribution System Operator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Fuel Distribution System Operator is $66,383.33. The highest paid Fuel Distribution System Operator made $96,365 in 2021.
Common Fuel Distribution System Operator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Fuel Distribution System Operating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 13 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 3 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $9.70 to $24.53 / hour at paygrade FWS-6 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.60 to $32.52 / hour at paygrade FWS-10 |
| Occupation Family: | INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-6 Paygrade
FWS-6 is the starting paygrade for Fuel Distribution System Operating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Explosives Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
| Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Cement Finishing | FWS-6 | FWS-8 |
| Motion Picture Projection | FWS-5 | FWS-7 |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
Average Fuel Distribution System Operating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Fuel Distribution System Operator was $47,056. Since then, the average pay has increased to $66,383 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 5413.