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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Salary data
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🇺🇸 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
🇺🇸 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
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesFurnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders