The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Jackson, MS is $45,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,260.
Pay spans roughly $34,670 at the 10th percentile to $54,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.10 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Jackson, MS.
| Median (annual) | $45,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.10 |
| 10th percentile | $34,670 |
| 90th percentile | $54,080 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.