Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

SOC code 51-9051 · Production Occupations

National employment
14,280
Mean annual wage
$50,940
Mean hourly wage
$24.49
Median annual wage
$48,040
Median hourly wage
$23.10

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$35,960$17.29
25th percentile$41,130$19.77
50th percentile (median)$48,040$23.10
75th percentile$59,830$28.77
90th percentile$69,800$33.56

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.