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

BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 43 reporting states. Tax year 2026.

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According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in the US earns $48,040 per year (14,280 employed). Gross pay is highest in Maryland ($77,440) and lowest in North Carolina ($39,310) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay by stategross median vs take-home
StateMedian wageAfter taxesMonthly netKeptEmployed
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Maryland $77,440 $59,994 $5,000 77.5% 100
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Kentucky $75,620 $59,500 $4,958 78.7% 240
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Illinois $62,870 $49,729 $4,144 79.1% 230
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Kansas $62,350 $49,599 $4,133 79.5% 210
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Wyoming $62,130 $52,101 $4,342 83.9% 50
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Dakota $60,170 $50,527 $4,211 84% 70
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Washington $58,580 $49,249 $4,104 84.1% 430
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Idaho $57,690 $46,585 $3,882 80.7% 120
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin $56,140 $45,599 $3,800 81.2% 210
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Colorado $55,770 $45,246 $3,770 81.1% 100
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts $53,300 $42,562 $3,547 79.9% 120
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Montana $53,250 $43,220 $3,602 81.2% 100
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Vermont $52,560 $43,085 $3,590 82% 50
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in New Jersey $52,440 $42,965 $3,580 81.9% 300
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Georgia $50,820 $40,999 $3,417 80.7% 870
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Oregon $50,820 $39,397 $3,283 77.5% 540
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Alabama $50,600 $40,572 $3,381 80.2% 1,090
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Virginia $49,650 $40,033 $3,336 80.6% 260
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania $49,610 $40,519 $3,377 81.7% 410
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Missouri $49,470 $40,541 $3,378 82% 270
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in New York $49,280 $39,712 $3,309 80.6% 490
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in New Hampshire $49,250 $41,752 $3,479 84.8% 60
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Indiana $48,770 $39,958 $3,330 81.9% 650
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in South Dakota $48,200 $40,909 $3,409 84.9% 40
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in South Carolina $48,170 $39,152 $3,263 81.3% 300
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Maine $48,060 $38,734 $3,228 80.6% 70
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Louisiana $47,820 $39,555 $3,296 82.7% 120
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Michigan $47,410 $38,510 $3,209 81.2% 420
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Minnesota $47,210 $38,406 $3,201 81.4% 100
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Ohio $46,190 $38,806 $3,234 84% 1,580
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Iowa $45,910 $37,976 $3,165 82.7% 100
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in West Virginia $45,690 $37,563 $3,130 82.2% 80
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Utah $45,610 $36,775 $3,065 80.6% 130
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in California $45,300 $37,777 $3,148 83.4% 900
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Texas $45,040 $38,370 $3,197 85.2% 780
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Tennessee $44,710 $38,105 $3,175 85.2% 640
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Arizona $44,530 $37,055 $3,088 83.2% 140
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Mississippi $44,370 $36,789 $3,066 82.9% 370
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Arkansas $43,560 $35,694 $2,975 81.9% 150
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Oklahoma $42,970 $35,318 $2,943 82.2% 370
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Florida $42,400 $36,248 $3,021 85.5% 350
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Nebraska $41,650 $34,630 $2,886 83.1% 100
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Carolina $39,310 $32,706 $2,725 83.2% 530
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