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

Ranked #24 of 43 · MO

1.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,540 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,470
Employment 270

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $39,730P25 $43,960 Median $49,470P75 $59,830P90 $63,920

About 80% of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenderss in Missouri earn between $39,730 and $63,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Missouri
$51,540
U.S. average
$50,940

The mean furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Missouri is $51,540, about 1.2% above the U.S. average ($50,940). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Missouri

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $55,360 $53,510 40
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $53,080 $54,110 120
St. Louis, MO-IL $52,430 $54,330 90

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Missouri?

The median furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Missouri is $49,470 per year (mean $51,540), and about 80% earn between $39,730 and $63,920.

How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make per hour in Missouri?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Missouri a high-paying state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?

Missouri ranks #24 of 43 states for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $51,540 is about 1.2% above the U.S. average of $50,940.

Which metro areas in Missouri pay furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Missouri for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are North Missouri nonmetropolitan area ($55,360), Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area ($53,080), St. Louis, MO-IL ($52,430), by median annual wage.

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