The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Michigan is $42,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,450.
Pay spans roughly $31,650 at the 10th percentile to $67,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.36 per hour. An estimated 520 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $42,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.36 |
| 10th percentile | $31,650 |
| 90th percentile | $67,140 |
| Employment | 520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.