Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median of $44,710 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,960; the top 10% earn over $57,890. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Tennessee
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $44,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,960 and the top 10% earn over $57,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 43 (−7% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.