Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in California
SOC 51-9051 · Production
900Jobs in California
$47,960Mean annual wage
33rd of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,430 | $17.52 |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| Median (50th) | $45,300 | $21.78 |
| 75th percentile | $54,910 | $26.40 |
| 90th percentile | $64,460 | $30.99 |
| Mean | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are Wyoming ($71,130), Kentucky ($70,450), Maryland ($63,660); the lowest are North Carolina ($40,570), Nebraska ($42,950), Oklahoma ($43,390). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 900 | $47,960 | $45,300 |
| Arizona | 140 | $43,630 | $44,530 |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| Oregon | 540 | $53,970 | $50,820 |
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