The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Florida is $38,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,920.
Pay spans roughly $32,240 at the 10th percentile to $56,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.45 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Florida.
| Median (annual) | $38,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.45 |
| 10th percentile | $32,240 |
| 90th percentile | $56,930 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.