The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Cleveland, OH is $37,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,450.
Pay spans roughly $31,360 at the 10th percentile to $54,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.20 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Cleveland, OH.
| Median (annual) | $37,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.20 |
| 10th percentile | $31,360 |
| 90th percentile | $54,620 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.