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
inFurnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | $46,440 | $46,440 | $55,350 | 100 |
| Western North Carolina | $44,570 | $32,850 | $48,260 | 70 |
| Central North Carolina | $44,290 | $31,260 | $46,630 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $44,160 | $36,610 | $50,100 | 260 |
| Winston, NC | $39,350 | $38,390 | $45,830 | 50 |
| Greensboro, NC | $38,330 | $35,680 | $46,530 | 50 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $27,960 | $27,960 | $37,990 | 70 |