SOC 51-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Idaho
Idaho
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho comes to $57,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,040 by 20.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho comes to $57,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,040 by 20.1%. Pay ranges from under $49,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,120 to $59,260.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 8th out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 306th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,130 | +2.3% |
| 25th | $50,120 | +4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,690 | +20.1% |
| 75th | $59,260 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $60,850 | +26.7% |
| Mean | $55,990 | +16.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $57,690 goes as far as $60,408 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,408US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,690 a year, 20.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,130 to $60,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $57,690, or $27.74 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 Idaho is 20.1% higher. 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 Idaho earns more than $60,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,130 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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