The annual and hourly salary statistics of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Tulsa, Oklahoma are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Tulsa is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $57,460. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $36,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $26,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,580 | 6.34% | 22.31% |
| 2016 | $34,260 | 2.54% | - |
| 2015 | $33,390 | 2.61% | - |
| 2014 | $32,520 | 6.86% | - |
| 2013 | $30,290 | 6.17% | - |
| 2012 | $28,420 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $36,580, Tulsa is the highest paying city for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in state of Oklahoma, followed by Southeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $35,800). In comparison, the median annual salary of furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Tulsa is 2.1 percent (2.1%) higher than that in Southeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Tulsa | |
| Southeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | |
| Oklahoma City | |
| Fort Smith |