The average salary for a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tender in the United States is $47,540, but the range typically falls between $38,200 and $54,660. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.86, with a range between $18.37 and $26.28.
There are approximately 14,820 people employed as a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tender in the United States. With Texas, Ohio, Alabama employing the highest number of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders.The state with the best pay for a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tender is Wyoming, with an average annual salary of $66,700, while Montana has the lowest average annual salary of $36,890.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,430 | $16.55 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,200 | $18.37 |
| Median | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,660 | $26.28 |
| 90th Percentile | $63,340 | $30.45 |
The salary of a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tender can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tender in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are Wyoming, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire while the worst states are Montana, Utah, Arizona, Nebraska, Florida.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,010 | $47,830 | $61,050 |
| Arizona | $35,430 | $42,960 | $61,030 |
| Arkansas | $35,120 | $44,790 | $50,400 |
| California | $36,580 | $51,330 | $86,670 |
| Colorado | $34,440 | $51,960 | $100,140 |
| Connecticut | $38,340 | $45,950 | $58,520 |
| Florida | $34,020 | $44,480 | $61,750 |
| Georgia | $31,450 | $46,590 | $60,380 |
| Idaho | $30,610 | $45,030 | $56,310 |
| Illinois | $35,440 | $51,870 | $59,580 |
| Indiana | $33,000 | $41,680 | $50,390 |
| Iowa | $37,080 | $47,880 | $55,850 |
| Kansas | $32,970 | $46,580 | $68,810 |
| Kentucky | $35,220 | $48,530 | $63,750 |
| Louisiana | $29,060 | $44,970 | $58,570 |
| Maine | $38,870 | $46,600 | $60,440 |
| Massachusetts | $38,560 | $54,440 | $69,680 |
| Michigan | $32,800 | $47,230 | $63,650 |
| Minnesota | $34,750 | $54,290 | $72,510 |
| Mississippi | $29,790 | $41,930 | $54,410 |
| Missouri | $31,480 | $47,080 | $58,950 |
| Montana | $23,660 | $36,890 | $52,370 |
| Nebraska | $30,330 | $40,330 | $54,010 |
| New Hampshire | $41,540 | $52,770 | $61,270 |
| New Jersey | $37,270 | $57,610 | $67,610 |
| New York | $38,150 | $54,250 | $67,790 |
| North Carolina | $34,380 | $44,570 | $55,340 |
| North Dakota | $37,980 | $47,700 | $57,940 |
| Ohio | $34,780 | $48,970 | $68,990 |
| Oklahoma | $34,200 | $45,500 | $61,650 |
| Oregon | $43,730 | $53,220 | $64,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,310 | $52,470 | $61,860 |
| South Carolina | $37,210 | $44,830 | $55,790 |
| South Dakota | $40,080 | $50,310 | $60,420 |
| Tennessee | $36,300 | $43,330 | $52,940 |
| Texas | $26,210 | $43,030 | $62,980 |
| Utah | $30,540 | $38,710 | $49,110 |
| Virginia | $33,420 | $51,660 | $63,870 |
| Washington | $37,990 | $51,020 | $66,340 |
| West Virginia | $25,850 | $44,540 | $60,610 |
| Wisconsin | $37,570 | $48,560 | $63,340 |
| Wyoming | $44,560 | $66,700 | $106,320 |
Even between cities, the salary of a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tender can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $70,520.The city with the lowest average salary for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders is Lincoln, NE with an average salary of $34,730.
Areas with highest average salaries for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders
Areas with lowest average salaries for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders
The number of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders has decreased by -2,060. On average, the number of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders has been increasing by -3.1% each year. The salary of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders has increased by $5,630. On average, the salary of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders has been increasing by 3.4% each year.
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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