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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders is $23.10 an hour ($48,040 a year). About 14,280 people work in this job there.

$23.10Median hourly pay
$41,130–$59,830Middle half of workers, yearly
14,280People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.29$35,960
25% of workers$19.77$41,130
Half of workers (median)$23.10$48,040
75% of workers$28.77$59,830
90% of workers$33.56$69,800

Best-paying states for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Maryland$77,440100
Kentucky$75,620240
Illinois$62,870230
Kansas$62,350210
Wyoming$62,13050
North Dakota$60,17070
Washington$58,580430
Idaho$57,690120
Wisconsin$56,140210
Colorado$55,770100

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.