The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Columbus, OH is $38,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,460.
Pay spans roughly $34,600 at the 10th percentile to $62,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.42 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $38,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.42 |
| 10th percentile | $34,600 |
| 90th percentile | $62,200 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.