The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts is $59,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,530.
Pay spans roughly $40,680 at the 10th percentile to $72,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.73 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $59,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.73 |
| 10th percentile | $40,680 |
| 90th percentile | $72,090 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.