SOC 51-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Medford
Medford, OR · 2 metro areas compared
At $50,750, median pay for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Medford, OR tracks the national median of $48,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,750, median pay for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Medford, OR tracks the national median of $48,040 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,060 and $58,770. The lowest tenth earn under $46,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,350.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 201st of 335 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,060 | −4.1% |
| 25th | $46,060 | −4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $50,750 | +5.6% |
| 75th | $58,770 | +22.3% |
| 90th | $60,350 | +25.6% |
| Mean | $51,970 | +8.2% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Medford run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,750 buys what $49,081 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,081US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,750 a year, 5.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,060 to $60,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $55,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Medford, OR?
The median annual wage is $50,750, or $24.40 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 Medford, OR is 5.6% 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 Medford, OR earns more than $60,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,060 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 Portland, at $55,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Medford, OR. 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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