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Job outlook for furnace operators in the United States
Are furnace operator jobs in demand?
No, furnace operator jobs are not in demand. Furnace operator demand is projected to decline -5% from 2018 to 2028.
Furnace operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of furnace operator jobs and the average furnace operator salary over time.
Furnace operator jobs over time
Furnace operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,858 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,828 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,051 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,113 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,106 | 0.00% |
Average furnace operator salary over time
Furnace operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,972 | $17.29 | +5.6% |
| 2025 | $34,069 | $16.38 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $33,238 | $15.98 | --0.2% |
| 2023 | $33,303 | $16.01 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $33,093 | $15.91 | --2.8% |
Furnace operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of furnace operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where furnace operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for furnace operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,232 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 114 | 16% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 140 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 165 | 12% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 638 | 11% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 631 | 11% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 676 | 10% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 782 | 9% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 289 | 9% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 820 | 7% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 759 | 7% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 128 | 7% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 800 | 6% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 752 | 6% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 585 | 6% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 416 | 6% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 262 | 6% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 198 | 6% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 92 | 6% |
Most common cities for furnace operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Grove Village | 3 | 9% | $41,245 |
| 2 | Downers Grove | 4 | 8% | $41,120 |
| 3 | Franklin | 2 | 6% | $42,008 |
| 4 | Attleboro | 2 | 5% | $42,079 |
| 5 | Arlington Heights | 2 | 3% | $41,296 |
| 6 | Oshkosh | 2 | 3% | $42,420 |
| 7 | Bloomington | 2 | 2% | $35,042 |
| 8 | Erie | 2 | 2% | $35,450 |
| 9 | Hillsboro | 2 | 2% | $42,139 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 2 | 1% | $32,021 |
| 11 | Chicago | 8 | 0% | $41,188 |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 2 | 0% | $42,102 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $38,969 |