The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in California is $44,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,760.
Pay spans roughly $35,750 at the 10th percentile to $61,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.32 per hour. An estimated 1,100 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in California.
| Median (annual) | $44,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.32 |
| 10th percentile | $35,750 |
| 90th percentile | $61,680 |
| Employment | 1,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.