Highest-Paying States for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Maryland$77,440
- 2Kentucky$75,620
- 3Illinois$62,870
- 4Kansas$62,350
- 5Wyoming$62,130
- 6North Dakota$60,170
- 7Washington$58,580
- 8Idaho$57,690
- 9Wisconsin$56,140
- 10Colorado$55,770
- 11Massachusetts$53,300
- 12Montana$53,250
- 13Vermont$52,560
- 14New Jersey$52,440
- 15Georgia$50,820