Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Texas
SOC 51-9051 · Production
780Jobs in Texas
$49,190Mean annual wage
28th of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,520 | $16.60 |
| 25th percentile | $39,520 | $19.00 |
| Median (50th) | $45,040 | $21.66 |
| 75th percentile | $55,590 | $26.73 |
| 90th percentile | $71,960 | $34.60 |
| Mean | $49,190 | $23.65 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are Wyoming ($71,130), Kentucky ($70,450), Maryland ($63,660); the lowest are North Carolina ($40,570), Nebraska ($42,950), Oklahoma ($43,390). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 780 | $49,190 | $45,040 |
| Arkansas | 150 | $47,160 | $43,560 |
| Louisiana | 120 | $50,970 | $47,820 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | 370 | $43,390 | $42,970 |
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