How much does a furnace make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.10
- Average (mean)
- $50,940
- Jobs
- 14,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $41,130 | $19.77 | |
| Median | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 75th | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $69,800 | $33.56 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maryland | $77,440 |
| Kentucky | $75,620 |
| Illinois | $62,870 |
| Kansas | $62,350 |
| Wyoming | $62,130 |
| North Dakota | $60,170 |
| Washington | $58,580 |
| Idaho | $57,690 |
| Wisconsin | $56,140 |
| Colorado | $55,770 |
| Massachusetts | $53,300 |
| Montana | $53,250 |
| Vermont | $52,560 |
| New Jersey | $52,440 |
| Georgia | $50,820 |
| Oregon | $50,820 |
| Alabama | $50,600 |
| Virginia | $49,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,610 |
| Missouri | $49,470 |
| New York | $49,280 |
| New Hampshire | $49,250 |
| Indiana | $48,770 |
| South Dakota | $48,200 |
| South Carolina | $48,170 |
| Maine | $48,060 |
| Louisiana | $47,820 |
| Michigan | $47,410 |
| Minnesota | $47,210 |
| Ohio | $46,190 |
| Iowa | $45,910 |
| West Virginia | $45,690 |
| Utah | $45,610 |
| California | $45,300 |
| Texas | $45,040 |
| Tennessee | $44,710 |
| Arizona | $44,530 |
| Mississippi | $44,370 |
| Arkansas | $43,560 |
| Oklahoma | $42,970 |
| Florida | $42,400 |
| Nebraska | $41,650 |
| North Carolina | $39,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $81,840 |
| Albany, NY | $81,530 |
| Baltimore, MD | $77,440 |
| Longview, WA | $69,070 |
| Savannah, GA | $66,390 |
| Vineland, NJ | $62,910 |
| Denver, CO | $61,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,160 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,460 |
| Wichita, KS | $57,650 |
| Montgomery, AL | $57,240 |
| Birmingham, AL | $57,220 |
| Portland, OR | $55,470 |
| Spokane, WA | $55,400 |
In other countries
Furnace belongs to the international group "Wood treaters".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Separating$51,610
- Crushing$48,540
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$42,660
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Inspector$48,570
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furnace make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.10 ($48,040 a year).
How much does a furnace make a month?
About $4,003 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,040 a year.
How much does a furnace make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,960 or less a year ($17.29 an hour); the top 10% make $69,800 or more.
Which state pays furnaces the most?
Maryland, with a median of $77,440 a year, followed by Kentucky ($75,620) and Illinois ($62,870).
Which city pays furnaces the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $81,840 a year.
How many furnaces are there in the United States?
About 14,280 people work as furnaces.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.