Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary by State

National average: $50,939 · 43 states · BLS OEWS May 2025

StateMean Salary
Wyoming$71,130
Kentucky$70,450
Maryland$63,660
Kansas$60,340
Illinois$59,960
Washington$57,160
North Dakota$56,710
Massachusetts$56,400
Idaho$55,990
Colorado$55,420
Wisconsin$54,540
New York$54,510
Alabama$54,500
New Jersey$54,490
Oregon$53,970
Indiana$53,890
Minnesota$53,420
Georgia$52,890
Maine$52,480
New Hampshire$52,330
Pennsylvania$52,260
South Dakota$52,150
Virginia$52,050
Missouri$51,540
Vermont$51,200
Louisiana$50,970
Montana$49,250
Texas$49,190
Utah$49,100
South Carolina$48,210
Ohio$48,170
Iowa$48,150
California$47,960
Michigan$47,900
West Virginia$47,760
Arkansas$47,160
Tennessee$46,800
Florida$43,930
Arizona$43,630
Mississippi$43,460
Oklahoma$43,390
Nebraska$42,950
North Carolina$40,570