Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median of $39,310 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,890; the top 10% earn over $57,150. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in North Carolina?
The median is $39,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,890 and the top 10% earn over $57,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 43 (−18% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.