SOC 51-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Middle Georgia, GA is $72,900 per year, well above the national median of $48,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Middle Georgia, GA is $72,900 per year, well above the national median of $48,040. The gap of 51.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $50,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,920 to $72,910.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 65th of 352 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,690 | +5.5% |
| 25th | $50,920 | +6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $72,900 | +51.7% |
| 75th | $72,910 | +51.8% |
| 90th | $72,910 | +51.8% |
| Mean | $62,540 | +30.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Middle Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $72,900 goes as far as $75,701 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 57.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,701US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,900 a year, 51.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,690 to $72,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $66,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Middle Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $72,900, or $35.05 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 Middle Georgia, GA is 51.7% 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 Middle Georgia, GA earns more than $72,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,690 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 Savannah, at $66,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Middle Georgia, GA. 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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