The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Akron, OH is $42,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,880.
Pay spans roughly $31,090 at the 10th percentile to $51,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.46 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Akron, OH.
| Median (annual) | $42,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.46 |
| 10th percentile | $31,090 |
| 90th percentile | $51,130 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.