The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Louisiana is $46,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,200.
Pay spans roughly $30,720 at the 10th percentile to $62,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.29 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $46,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.29 |
| 10th percentile | $30,720 |
| 90th percentile | $62,150 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.