Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Wages
SOC 51-9050 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders is $45,640 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $34,430 and the 90th percentile is $63,340, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
14,820
P10
$34,430
P25
$38,200
Median
$45,640
P75
$54,660
P90
$63,340
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,640 | $47,540 | $34,430 | $63,340 | 14,820 | — |
| 2022 | $44,530 | $46,180 | $31,450 | $62,410 | 15,030 | -2.43% |
| 2021 | $43,710 | $43,910 | $29,310 | $60,640 | 14,180 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | $40,670 | $41,910 | $27,010 | $60,310 | 16,880 | -6.95% |