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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in California
Get the information you need to know about working as a Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, or Kettle Operator or Tender.
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Work in California?
In 2018, there were 720 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders working in the state.
There were 700 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 340 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders working in it, which means California has more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders than average.
What do Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders ranged from $25,660 to $53,950 with $40,190 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.34 to $25.94. The median hourly rate was $19.32.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $16.74 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $2.58.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 290 | $39,390 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 100 | n/a |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 40 | $29,650 |
Top States for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Employment
The table below shows the states where most Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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North Carolina | 1,300 | $40,980 |
Georgia | 1,120 | $39,480 |
Illinois | 880 | $36,150 |
Minnesota | 870 | $43,280 |
Ohio | 860 | $34,690 |
Texas | 770 | $37,790 |
Alabama | 740 | $45,120 |
California | 720 | $40,190 |
Tennessee | 600 | $38,590 |
Pennsylvania | 600 | $39,480 |
Wisconsin | 590 | $35,430 |
Washington | 540 | $43,510 |
Michigan | 530 | $46,810 |
Oregon | 520 | $40,610 |
Florida | 500 | $29,160 |
New York | 480 | $44,840 |
Virginia | 460 | $34,400 |
Missouri | 410 | $36,210 |
Indiana | 400 | $40,610 |
Arkansas | 370 | $39,960 |
Below are the states where Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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West Virginia | $49,480 |
Maryland | $48,030 |
Michigan | $46,810 |
Wyoming | $46,240 |
Nevada | $45,860 |
Utah | $45,790 |
Nebraska | $45,410 |
Massachusetts | $45,370 |
Alabama | $45,120 |
New York | $44,840 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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