The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Colorado is $48,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,660.
Pay spans roughly $39,840 at the 10th percentile to $62,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.23 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $48,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.23 |
| 10th percentile | $39,840 |
| 90th percentile | $62,450 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.