Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary in Nebraska
SOC 51-9051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$41,650
per year in Nebraska
Middle half
$30,770–$50,900
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
100
in Nebraska
Concentration
1.10×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Nebraska
$41,650
published median
United States
$48,040
13.3% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
42nd
43 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $41,650 median has purchasing power comparable to about $46,225 nationally. Nebraska's BEA regional price parity is 90.1 (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 Nebraska.
$29,550$58,430
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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