Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in West Virginia
Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in West Virginia earn a median of $45,690 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($48,040)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,620; the top 10% earn over $59,610. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.
States ranked near West Virginia
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in West Virginia
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in West Virginia?
The median is $45,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,620 and the top 10% earn over $59,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 43 (−5% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.