The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Alabama is $49,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,910.
Pay spans roughly $40,840 at the 10th percentile to $60,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.56 per hour. An estimated 1,100 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $49,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.56 |
| 10th percentile | $40,840 |
| 90th percentile | $60,790 |
| Employment | 1,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.