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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$59,960
+17.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$28.83
 
10th Percentile
$45,620
Entry level
90th Percentile
$73,210
Senior level
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Salary Range

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn between $45,620 and $73,210, with a mean of $59,960. The national average for this role is $50,939.

$59,960 mean
10th Percentile$45,62090th Percentile$73,210

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$59,960
National Average$50,939
Wyoming$71,130
Kentucky$70,450
Maryland$63,660
Kansas$60,340
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.