Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,010
↑ 33.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.3% since 2011 ($35,270 → $47,010)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $47,010
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,010 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $45,640 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $44,530 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $43,710 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $40,670 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | $40,090 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $39,160 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $37,580 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | $36,040 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $35,360 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $34,900 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | $35,450 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | $35,530 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $35,270 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.