The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI is $34,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,660.
Pay spans roughly $30,070 at the 10th percentile to $46,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.38 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
| Median (annual) | $34,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.38 |
| 10th percentile | $30,070 |
| 90th percentile | $46,520 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.