Compare Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salaries across 45 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $75,220 | $68,620 | 260 |
| 2 | Maryland | $75,000 | $59,890 | 120 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $74,530 | $75,730 | 40 |
| 4 | Nevada | $66,800 | $65,230 | 40 |
| 5 | Virginia | $64,510 | $55,500 | 280 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $60,130 | $64,110 | 80 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $59,760 | $56,530 | 130 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $58,510 | $56,000 | 480 |
| 9 | Illinois | $57,140 | $54,440 | 470 |
| 10 | Idaho | $56,540 | $53,150 | 150 |
| 11 | Iowa | $55,800 | $51,060 | 200 |
| 12 | Washington | $54,060 | $54,660 | 600 |
| 13 | Missouri | $53,670 | $51,980 | 270 |
| 14 | New York | $53,650 | $54,330 | 670 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $52,640 | $48,970 | 130 |
| 16 | Indiana | $52,000 | $53,330 | 720 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $51,300 | $50,820 | 60 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $51,080 | $51,780 | 110 |
| 19 | Oregon | $50,620 | $51,740 | 470 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $50,220 | $52,460 | 430 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $49,300 | $46,120 | 120 |
| 22 | Alabama | $49,010 | $50,910 | 1,100 |
| 23 | Maine | $48,600 | $50,790 | 40 |
| 24 | Colorado | $48,320 | $50,660 | 80 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $48,080 | $49,230 | 450 |
| 26 | Georgia | $47,170 | $48,200 | 730 |
| 27 | Kansas | $46,570 | $51,070 | 260 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $46,420 | $46,900 | 420 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $46,350 | $48,200 | 180 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $45,510 | $45,960 | 310 |
| 31 | California | $44,340 | $47,760 | 1,100 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $43,880 | $44,640 | 530 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $43,680 | $42,290 | 370 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $43,300 | $47,130 | 30 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $43,230 | $48,690 | 340 |
| 36 | Texas | $43,080 | $46,510 | 920 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $43,010 | $48,320 | 60 |
| 38 | Michigan | $42,360 | $45,450 | 520 |
| 39 | Vermont | $41,450 | $43,370 | 30 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $41,270 | $41,180 | 770 |
| 41 | Arizona | $40,490 | $44,350 | 230 |
| 42 | Ohio | $40,060 | $43,920 | 1,210 |
| 43 | Florida | $38,370 | $40,920 | 360 |
| 44 | Utah | $37,180 | $42,410 | 160 |
| 45 | Montana | $29,330 | $37,560 | 100 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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