The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Greensboro-High Point, NC is $38,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,250.
Pay spans roughly $33,410 at the 10th percentile to $46,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.43 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Greensboro-High Point, NC.
| Median (annual) | $38,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.43 |
| 10th percentile | $33,410 |
| 90th percentile | $46,530 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.