The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Minnesota is $60,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,110.
Pay spans roughly $47,300 at the 10th percentile to $86,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.91 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Minnesota.
| Median (annual) | $60,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.91 |
| 10th percentile | $47,300 |
| 90th percentile | $86,560 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.