The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $46,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,070.
Pay spans roughly $42,570 at the 10th percentile to $73,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.39 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Kansas.
| Median (annual) | $46,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.39 |
| 10th percentile | $42,570 |
| 90th percentile | $73,790 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.