The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Indiana is $52,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,330.
Pay spans roughly $38,860 at the 10th percentile to $63,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.00 per hour. An estimated 720 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Indiana.
| Median (annual) | $52,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.00 |
| 10th percentile | $38,860 |
| 90th percentile | $63,970 |
| Employment | 720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.