SOC 51-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders — Western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
The median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Western Wisconsin, WI is $56,890 per year, 18.4% 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 Western Wisconsin, WI is $56,890 per year, 18.4% above the national median of $48,040. Pay ranges from under $47,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,290 to $57,160.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 175th of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,580 | −1.0% |
| 25th | $50,290 | +4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $56,890 | +18.4% |
| 75th | $57,160 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $57,380 | +19.4% |
| Mean | $54,120 | +12.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $56,890 goes as far as $60,457 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,457US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,890 a year, 18.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,580 to $57,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Western Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $56,890, or $27.35 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 Western Wisconsin, WI is 18.4% 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 Western Wisconsin, WI earns more than $57,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,580 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI. 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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