Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Maine
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Maine make a median of $48,600 a year, or about $23.37 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
Bar chart showing Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $40,720, 25th percentile $44,270, median $48,600, 75th percentile $57,910, 90th percentile $63,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Maine?▼
The median is $48,600 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,720, and experienced furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders can clear $63,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,252/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 39.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders salary is worth about $49,744 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
