Occupation Salary Profile

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

SOC Code: 51-9051

Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.

National Median (BLS)
$42,760
▼ -34.41% Nominal ▼ -36.48% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$42,650
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $39,420
25th Percentile $40,400
National Median (50th Percentile) $42,760
75th Percentile $44,200
90th Percentile $44,840
P10: $39,420 P50 (Median): $42,760 P90: $44,840