The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Arkansas is $45,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,960.
Pay spans roughly $34,220 at the 10th percentile to $53,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.88 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $45,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.88 |
| 10th percentile | $34,220 |
| 90th percentile | $53,160 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.