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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders is $18.90 an hour ($39,310 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.

$18.90Median hourly pay
$31,160–$47,900Middle half of workers, yearly
530People in this job in North Carolina

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($48,040). North Carolina ranks 43rd of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in North Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.89$28,890
25% of workers$14.98$31,160
Half of workers (median)$18.90$39,310
75% of workers$23.03$47,900
90% of workers$27.47$57,150

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$43,850180
Winston-Salem$40,37030

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,430

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.