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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders is $22.21 an hour ($46,190 a year). About 1,580 people work in this job there.

$22.21Median hourly pay
$38,210–$55,730Middle half of workers, yearly
1,580People in this job in Ohio

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($48,040). Ohio ranks 30th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.22$35,810
25% of workers$18.37$38,210
Half of workers (median)$22.21$46,190
75% of workers$26.79$55,730
90% of workers$30.73$63,920

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Toledo$50,960140
Canton-Massillon$47,84070
Cincinnati$46,680270
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$46,35090
Columbus$46,160220
Cleveland$46,140230
Akron$45,42050
Youngstown-Warren$40,560100

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,850
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,640
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,880
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,470
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49,390

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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.