The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Iowa is $55,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,060.
Pay spans roughly $40,310 at the 10th percentile to $55,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.83 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $55,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.83 |
| 10th percentile | $40,310 |
| 90th percentile | $55,800 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.