The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $79,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,170.
Pay spans roughly $43,140 at the 10th percentile to $81,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.11 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $79,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.11 |
| 10th percentile | $43,140 |
| 90th percentile | $81,280 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.