The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Georgia is $47,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,200.
Pay spans roughly $33,870 at the 10th percentile to $64,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.68 per hour. An estimated 730 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Georgia.
| Median (annual) | $47,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.68 |
| 10th percentile | $33,870 |
| 90th percentile | $64,770 |
| Employment | 730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.