Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Tennessee
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $44,689 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.9% vs the national median of $47,010. An estimated 510 furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $38,100 to $56,160 depending on location.
$44,689
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$56,160
Highest paying metro
$38,100
Lowest paying metro
510
Employed in Tennessee
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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 Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee | $56,160 | $38,090 | $57,890 | 40 |
| East Tennessee | $48,890 | $40,860 | $48,890 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,460 | $42,410 | $49,810 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $43,920 | $31,680 | $43,920 | 50 |
| Nashville, TN | $43,090 | $42,680 | $44,710 | 100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $42,700 | $40,750 | $48,990 | 60 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $38,190 | $37,700 | $50,450 | 90 |
| North Central Tennessee | $38,100 | $37,520 | $43,880 | 50 |