The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Knoxville, TN is $42,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,770.
Pay spans roughly $35,490 at the 10th percentile to $54,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.53 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $42,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.53 |
| 10th percentile | $35,490 |
| 90th percentile | $54,960 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.