The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Maryland is $75,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,890.
Pay spans roughly $36,210 at the 10th percentile to $75,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.06 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $75,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.06 |
| 10th percentile | $36,210 |
| 90th percentile | $75,030 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.