The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is $57,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,900.
Pay spans roughly $38,510 at the 10th percentile to $60,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.56 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC.
| Median (annual) | $57,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.56 |
| 10th percentile | $38,510 |
| 90th percentile | $60,100 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.