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

Ranked #15 of 43 · OR

5.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,970 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $50,820
Employment 540

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $42,960P25 $48,320 Median $50,820P75 $60,650P90 $68,970

About 80% of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenderss in Oregon earn between $42,960 and $68,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Oregon
$53,970
U.S. average
$50,940

The mean furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Oregon is $53,970, about 5.9% above the U.S. average ($50,940). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Oregon

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,470 $57,720 190
Medford, OR $50,750 $51,970 50
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,300 $50,960 90
Eugene-Springfield, OR $48,940 $51,280 120

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Oregon is $50,820 per year (mean $53,970), and about 80% earn between $42,960 and $68,970.

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

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,970 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Oregon ranks #15 of 43 states for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $53,970 is about 5.9% above the U.S. average of $50,940.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Oregon for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($55,470), Medford, OR ($50,750), Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area ($49,300), by median annual wage.

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