SOC 51-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 7 metro areas compared
At $46,350, median pay for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Dayton, OH tracks the national median of $48,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,350, median pay for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Dayton, OH tracks the national median of $48,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,570 to $47,450.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Toledo records the highest median at $50,960. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 365th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,570 | −17.6% |
| 25th | $39,570 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $46,350 | −3.5% |
| 75th | $47,450 | −1.2% |
| 90th | $67,620 | +40.8% |
| Mean | $46,760 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | $50,960 | 140 | |
| 2 | Canton | $47,840 | 70 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $46,680 | 270 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $46,160 | 220 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $46,140 | 230 | |
| 6 | Akron | $45,420 | 50 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $40,560 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dayton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,350 goes as far as $49,946 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,946US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,350 a year, 3.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,570 to $67,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $50,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Dayton, OH?
The median annual wage is $46,350, or $22.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,040, so pay in Dayton, OH is 3.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dayton, OH earns more than $67,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Toledo, at $50,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Dayton, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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