Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary
Median Salary
$48,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.10
per hour
Employment
14,280
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,960
25th percentile
$41,130
Median
$48,040
75th percentile
$59,830
90th percentile
$69,800
💰 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary by State
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Top Paying States
Maryland
$77K
+61%
Kentucky
$76K
+57%
Illinois
$63K
+31%
Kansas
$62K
+30%
Wyoming
$62K
+29%
North Dakota
$60K
+25%
Washington
$59K
+22%
Idaho
$58K
+20%
Wisconsin
$56K
+17%
Colorado
$56K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $77,440 | +61.2% |
| Kentucky | $75,620 | +57.4% |
| Illinois | $62,870 | +30.9% |
| Kansas | $62,350 | +29.8% |
| Wyoming | $62,130 | +29.3% |
| North Dakota | $60,170 | +25.2% |
| Washington | $58,580 | +21.9% |
| Idaho | $57,690 | +20.1% |
| Wisconsin | $56,140 | +16.9% |
| Colorado | $55,770 | +16.1% |
| Massachusetts | $53,300 | +10.9% |
| Montana | $53,250 | +10.8% |
| Vermont | $52,560 | +9.4% |
| New Jersey | $52,440 | +9.2% |
| Georgia | $50,820 | +5.8% |
| Oregon | $50,820 | +5.8% |
| Alabama | $50,600 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $49,650 | +3.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $49,610 | +3.3% |
| Missouri | $49,470 | +3.0% |
| New York | $49,280 | +2.6% |
| New Hampshire | $49,250 | +2.5% |
| Indiana | $48,770 | +1.5% |
| South Dakota | $48,200 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $48,170 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $48,060 | +0.0% |
| Louisiana | $47,820 | -0.5% |
| Michigan | $47,410 | -1.3% |
| Minnesota | $47,210 | -1.7% |
| Ohio | $46,190 | -3.9% |
| Iowa | $45,910 | -4.4% |
| West Virginia | $45,690 | -4.9% |
| Utah | $45,610 | -5.1% |
| California | $45,300 | -5.7% |
| Texas | $45,040 | -6.2% |
| Tennessee | $44,710 | -6.9% |
| Arizona | $44,530 | -7.3% |
| Mississippi | $44,370 | -7.6% |
| Arkansas | $43,560 | -9.3% |
| Oklahoma | $42,970 | -10.6% |
| Florida | $42,400 | -11.7% |
| Nebraska | $41,650 | -13.3% |
| North Carolina | $39,310 | -18.2% |
🏙️ Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.