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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota

Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $48,200 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$48,200
vs. U.S. median
0% ($48,040)
Rank among states
24 of 43
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,970; the top 10% earn over $65,510. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.

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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in South Dakota

How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in South Dakota?

The median is $48,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,970 and the top 10% earn over $65,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 24 of 43 (0% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses