The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $48,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,400.
Pay spans roughly $35,360 at the 10th percentile to $67,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.08 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $48,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.08 |
| 10th percentile | $35,360 |
| 90th percentile | $67,170 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.