Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #37 of 43 · TN
8.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,800 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $44,710
Employment 640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,960P25 $42,640 Median $44,710P75 $49,180P90 $57,890
About 80% of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenderss in Tennessee earn between $38,960 and $57,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Tennessee is $46,800, about 8.1% below the U.S. average ($50,940). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $56,160 | $50,610 | 40 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $49,150 | $48,290 | 160 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,460 | $46,790 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,820 | $48,710 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $44,620 | $46,870 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $43,920 | $41,570 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $43,760 | $44,250 | 30 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $43,660 | $47,330 | 70 |
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