The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Kentucky is $75,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,620.
Pay spans roughly $50,260 at the 10th percentile to $81,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.16 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $75,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.16 |
| 10th percentile | $50,260 |
| 90th percentile | $81,580 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.