The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Mississippi is $43,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,290.
Pay spans roughly $31,350 at the 10th percentile to $50,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.00 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Mississippi.
| Median (annual) | $43,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.00 |
| 10th percentile | $31,350 |
| 90th percentile | $50,560 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.