The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL is $34,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,480.
Pay spans roughly $32,350 at the 10th percentile to $48,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.56 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $34,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.56 |
| 10th percentile | $32,350 |
| 90th percentile | $48,010 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.