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How to become ガソリンスタンド・スタッフeducation, training, experience, licenses and the steps to enter

Japan Retail Confidence ★★★★★

Average annual pay
¥3.85M
≈ $24,468
Top pay (est.)
¥6.27M
Top 10% ¥5.46M
Pay in 5 years
¥4.51Mest.
2031
Pay in 10 years
¥5.29Mest.
¥4.55M–¥6.14M
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
36%
Low
Labor demand
High
Openings-to-applicants 1.79x

How to become ガソリンスタンド・スタッフ

The typical path in Japan is shown by the education, training and experience of current workers above and in the Japanese guidance below. A detailed English guide for this occupation is being prepared.

Guidance from job tag (Japanese)
入職にあたって、特に学歴や資格は必要とされない。新規採用の場合は、学校卒業後、石油製品販売企業に採用されてガソリンスタンドに勤務する。学科などの制限はないが、機械の知識を持っていれば有利である。
　入職後に、「危険物取扱者」、「自動車整備士」などの資格を取得すると、仕事の幅が拡がる。
　中途採用は、欠員が生じた場合など常時行われており、就職の機会は多い。アルバイトが募集される機会も多い。スタッフの仕事をしながら自動車整備士の資格を得て、自動車の整備や簡単な修理をするようになる場合もある。
　自動車やメカニックが好きで関心や知識のある人、人と接するのが好きな人、体を動かすことが好きな人に向いている。また、危険物を取り扱うため、慎重さが求められる。

Skills, education and requirements for ガソリンスタンド・スタッフ

Key skills

Active Listening
3.3
Speaking
2.6
Instructing
2.5
Reading Comprehension
2.5
Writing
2.3
Service Orientation
2.2
Equipment Maintenance
2.1
Social Perceptiveness
2.1

Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Sales and Marketing
2.0
Administrative
1.1
Public Safety and Security
1.1
Education and Training
1.1
Chemistry
1.1
Mechanical
1.0
Administration and Management
1.0

What the work involves

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming for or Working Directly with the Public

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityMemorizationSelective AttentionReaction TimeHearing SensitivityOral Expression

Licenses and certifications (Japan)

Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.

Education of workers

Training before entry

Related work experience

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience, licenses)

Career path and how to earn more as ガソリンスタンド・スタッフ

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by experience is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.