Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn a median of $45,910 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,640; the top 10% earn over $60,540. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near Iowa
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Iowa
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Iowa?
The median is $45,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,640 and the top 10% earn over $60,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 43 (−4% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.