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

Ranked #28 of 43 · TX

3.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,190 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $45,040
Employment 780

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $34,520P25 $39,520 Median $45,040P75 $55,590P90 $71,960

About 80% of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenderss in Texas earn between $34,520 and $71,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Texas
$49,190
U.S. average
$50,940

The mean furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Texas is $49,190, about 3.4% below the U.S. average ($50,940). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Texas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,820 $50,230 60
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,170 $48,530 250
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $44,060 $48,700 30
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,700 $46,560 160

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary in Texas is $45,040 per year (mean $49,190), and about 80% earn between $34,520 and $71,960.

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

Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,190 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Texas ranks #28 of 43 states for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $49,190 is about 3.4% below the U.S. average of $50,940.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($45,820), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($45,170), North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($44,060), by median annual wage.

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