The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Columbia, SC is $37,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,520.
Pay spans roughly $36,380 at the 10th percentile to $48,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.23 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $37,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.23 |
| 10th percentile | $36,380 |
| 90th percentile | $48,380 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.