Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Texas earn a median of $45,040 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,520; the top 10% earn over $71,960. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$46,970 median in Texas
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$34,790 median in Texas
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,100 median in Texas
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$48,450 median in Texas
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,950 median in Texas
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37,350 median in Texas
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Texas
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Texas?
The median is $45,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,520 and the top 10% earn over $71,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 43 (−6% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.