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BLSSalary

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 240 employed

Annual Mean
$70,450
$33.87/hr
Annual Median
$75,620
$36.36/hr
Bottom 10%
$52,140
$25.07/hr
Top 10%
$83,270
$40.04/hr
Location vs National Average
Kentucky
$70,450
Difference
+38.3% vs US avg
US National
$50,940

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$52,140
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$61,220
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$75,620
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$81,850
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$83,270

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$52K

25th

$61K

Median

$76K

75th

$82K

90th

$83K

Kentucky has a relatively small Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders workforce (approximately 240 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Kentucky, Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salaries range from $52,140 at the 10th percentile to $83,270 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $31,130 (41% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas with highest Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders wages

How Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Compares in Kentucky

The average Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary of $70,450 in Kentucky ranks above the national average of $50,940. There are approximately 240 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenderss employed in Kentucky.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.