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

In Oregon, the median pay for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders is $24.44 an hour ($50,820 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$24.44Median hourly pay

$48,320–$60,650Middle half of workers, yearly

540People in this job in Oregon

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($48,040). Oregon ranks 16th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.66	$42,960
25% of workers	$23.23	$48,320
Half of workers (median)	$24.44	$50,820
75% of workers	$29.16	$60,650
90% of workers	$33.16	$68,970

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	$55,470	190
Medford	$50,750	50
Eugene-Springfield	$48,940	120

Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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Other job titles for this job

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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.