The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Birmingham, AL is $50,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,280.
Pay spans roughly $41,640 at the 10th percentile to $59,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.21 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Birmingham, AL.
| Median (annual) | $50,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.21 |
| 10th percentile | $41,640 |
| 90th percentile | $59,700 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.