Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary in West Virginia
SOC 51-9051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$45,690
per year in West Virginia
Middle half
$36,960–$57,720
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
80
in West Virginia
Concentration
1.29×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
West Virginia
$45,690
published median
United States
$48,040
4.9% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
32nd
43 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $45,690 median has purchasing power comparable to about $51,052 nationally. West Virginia's BEA regional price parity is 89.5 (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 West Virginia.
$36,620$59,610
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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