The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Madison, WI is $60,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,250.
Pay spans roughly $39,370 at the 10th percentile to $66,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.18 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $60,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.18 |
| 10th percentile | $39,370 |
| 90th percentile | $66,820 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.