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

Ranked #43 of 43 · NC

20.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,570 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,310
Employment 530

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $28,890P25 $31,160 Median $39,310P75 $47,900P90 $57,150

About 80% of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenderss in North Carolina earn between $28,890 and $57,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$40,570
U.S. average
$50,940

The mean furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in North Carolina is $40,570, about 20.4% below the U.S. average ($50,940). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,850 $44,040 180
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,610 $39,500 60
Winston-Salem, NC $40,370 $40,130 30
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $39,890 $40,700 50
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $28,900 $32,310 40

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in North Carolina is $39,310 per year (mean $40,570), and about 80% earn between $28,890 and $57,150.

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

Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

North Carolina ranks #43 of 43 states for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $40,570 is about 20.4% below the U.S. average of $50,940.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($43,850), Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($42,610), Winston-Salem, NC ($40,370), by median annual wage.

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