Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $75,620 a year, +57% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +57% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,140; the top 10% earn over $83,270. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $75,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,140 and the top 10% earn over $83,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 43 (+57% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.