Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • North Carolina

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median salary of $40,729 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.4% vs the national median of $47,010. An estimated 680 furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $27,960 to $46,440 depending on location.

$40,729 Avg median salary in North Carolina
$46,440 Highest paying metro
$27,960 Lowest paying metro
680 Employed in North Carolina

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      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salaries by city in North Carolina

      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Hickory, NC$46,440$46,440$55,350100
      Western North Carolina$44,570$32,850$48,26070
      Central North Carolina$44,290$31,260$46,63080
      Charlotte, NC-SC$44,160$36,610$50,100260
      Winston, NC$39,350$38,390$45,83050
      Greensboro, NC$38,330$35,680$46,53050
      Eastern North Carolina$27,960$27,960$37,99070

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