Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary by State
National median: $48,040
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,600 |
| Arizona | $44,530 |
| Arkansas | $43,560 |
| California | $45,300 |
| Colorado | $55,770 |
| Florida | $42,400 |
| Georgia | $50,820 |
| Idaho | $57,690 |
| Illinois | $62,870 |
| Indiana | $48,770 |
| Iowa | $45,910 |
| Kansas | $62,350 |
| Kentucky | $75,620 |
| Louisiana | $47,820 |
| Maine | $48,060 |
| Maryland | $77,440 |
| Massachusetts | $53,300 |
| Michigan | $47,410 |
| Minnesota | $47,210 |
| Mississippi | $44,370 |
| Missouri | $49,470 |
| Montana | $53,250 |
| Nebraska | $41,650 |
| New Hampshire | $49,250 |
| New Jersey | $52,440 |
| New York | $49,280 |
| North Carolina | $39,310 |
| North Dakota | $60,170 |
| Ohio | $46,190 |
| Oklahoma | $42,970 |
| Oregon | $50,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,610 |
| South Carolina | $48,170 |
| South Dakota | $48,200 |
| Tennessee | $44,710 |
| Texas | $45,040 |
| Utah | $45,610 |
| Vermont | $52,560 |
| Virginia | $49,650 |
| Washington | $58,580 |
| West Virginia | $45,690 |
| Wisconsin | $56,140 |
| Wyoming | $62,130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)