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Job outlook for kiln operators in the United States
Are kiln operator jobs in demand?
Yes, kiln operator jobs are in demand. Kiln operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Kiln operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of kiln operator jobs and the average kiln operator salary over time.
Kiln operator jobs over time
Kiln operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,289 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,916 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,400 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,113 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,182 | 0.00% |
Average kiln operator salary over time
Kiln operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,268 | $15.99 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $32,794 | $15.77 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $32,033 | $15.40 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $30,741 | $14.78 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $29,481 | $14.17 | +1.9% |
Kiln operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of kiln operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where kiln operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for kiln operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 133 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,211 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 153 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 879 | 10% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 387 | 7% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 104 | 7% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 93 | 7% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 593 | 6% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 401 | 6% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 351 | 6% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 643 | 5% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 536 | 5% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 463 | 5% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 355 | 5% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 145 | 5% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 536 | 4% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 165 | 4% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 122 | 4% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 108 | 4% |
Most common cities for kiln operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | 1 | 3% | $37,782 |
| 2 | Clarksville | 2 | 1% | $34,191 |
| 3 | Victoria | 1 | 1% | $33,769 |
| 4 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $34,525 |