The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Longview-Kelso, WA is $66,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,190.
Pay spans roughly $59,340 at the 10th percentile to $79,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.13 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Longview-Kelso, WA.
| Median (annual) | $66,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.13 |
| 10th percentile | $59,340 |
| 90th percentile | $79,290 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.