Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary in Montana
SOC 51-9051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$53,250
per year in Montana
Middle half
$29,880–$60,540
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
100
in Montana
Concentration
2.11×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Montana
$53,250
published median
United States
$48,040
10.8% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
12th
43 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $53,250 median has purchasing power comparable to about $56,263 nationally. Montana's BEA regional price parity is 94.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Montana.
$27,600$60,540
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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