North Carolina

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$40,570
-20.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.51
 
10th Percentile
$28,890
Entry level
90th Percentile
$57,150
Senior level
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Salary Range

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn between $28,890 and $57,150, with a mean of $40,570. The national average for this role is $50,939.

$40,570 mean
10th Percentile$28,89090th Percentile$57,150

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$40,570
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. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.