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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$49,230
Median Annual
$46,980
Total Workforce
16,120
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wyoming | $75,730 | 40 |
| #2 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $72,170 | 90 |
| #3 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $69,190 | 50 |
| #4 | Kentucky | $68,620 | 260 |
| #5 | Nevada | $65,230 | 40 |
| #6 | Minnesota | $64,110 | 80 |
| #7 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $63,770 | - |
| #8 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,500 | 60 |
| #9 | Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $61,410 | 60 |
| #10 | Vineland, NJ | $60,350 | 80 |
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