SOC 51-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 1 metro areas compared
At $47,530, median pay for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Jacksonville, FL tracks the national median of $48,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,530, median pay for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Jacksonville, FL tracks the national median of $48,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,040 to $54,660.
Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $34,420. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 388th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,450 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $45,040 | −6.2% |
| Median (50th) | $47,530 | −1.1% |
| 75th | $54,660 | +13.8% |
| 90th | $67,630 | +40.8% |
| Mean | $50,300 | +4.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $34,420 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,530 buys what $45,967 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,967US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,530 a year, 1.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,450 to $67,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $34,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,530, or $22.85 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 Jacksonville, FL is 1.1% 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 Jacksonville, FL earns more than $67,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,450 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 Orlando, at $34,420 per year.
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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