The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is $53,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,890.
Pay spans roughly $45,830 at the 10th percentile to $71,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.79 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY.
| Median (annual) | $53,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.79 |
| 10th percentile | $45,830 |
| 90th percentile | $71,510 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.