Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $45,300 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,430; the top 10% earn over $64,460. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near California
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $45,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,430 and the top 10% earn over $64,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 43 (−6% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.