The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $38,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,300.
Pay spans roughly $35,630 at the 10th percentile to $73,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.48 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $38,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.48 |
| 10th percentile | $35,630 |
| 90th percentile | $73,690 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.