Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary in Wichita, KS
SOC 51-9051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$57,650
per year in Wichita, KS
Middle half
$44,200–$60,900
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Wichita, KS
Concentration
1.73×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Wichita, KS
$57,650
published median
United States
$48,040
20.0% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
11th
69 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Kansas ($62,350). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $57,650 median has purchasing power comparable to about $64,815 nationally. Wichita, KS's BEA regional price parity is 88.9 (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 Wichita, KS.
$36,470$69,740
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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