Profession
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
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.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median48,040 USD
Average50,940 USD
Middle 50%41,130 USD - 59,830 USD
Decile range35,960 USD - 69,800 USD
Bottom decile35,960 USD
Top decile69,800 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median50,600 USD
Average54,500 USD
Middle 50%46,240 USD - 62,790 USD
Decile range38,240 USD - 74,710 USD
Bottom decile38,240 USD
Top decile74,710 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median44,530 USD
Average43,630 USD
Middle 50%40,190 USD - 46,920 USD
Decile range36,260 USD - 47,010 USD
Bottom decile36,260 USD
Top decile47,010 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median43,560 USD
Average47,160 USD
Middle 50%38,230 USD - 53,180 USD
Decile range34,910 USD - 63,730 USD
Bottom decile34,910 USD
Top decile63,730 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median45,300 USD
Average47,960 USD
Middle 50%37,440 USD - 54,910 USD
Decile range36,430 USD - 64,460 USD
Bottom decile36,430 USD
Top decile64,460 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median55,770 USD
Average55,420 USD
Middle 50%47,570 USD - 63,300 USD
Decile range44,950 USD - 64,840 USD
Bottom decile44,950 USD
Top decile64,840 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median42,400 USD
Average43,930 USD
Middle 50%35,590 USD - 47,530 USD
Decile range34,420 USD - 58,220 USD
Bottom decile34,420 USD
Top decile58,220 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median50,820 USD
Average52,890 USD
Middle 50%42,320 USD - 65,310 USD
Decile range35,000 USD - 72,910 USD
Bottom decile35,000 USD
Top decile72,910 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2025
51-9051SOC 2018 51-9051
GroupAll
Median57,690 USD
Average55,990 USD
Middle 50%50,120 USD - 59,260 USD
Decile range49,130 USD - 60,850 USD
Bottom decile49,130 USD
Top decile60,850 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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