The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Missouri is $53,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,980.
Pay spans roughly $34,020 at the 10th percentile to $61,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.80 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Missouri.
| Median (annual) | $53,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.80 |
| 10th percentile | $34,020 |
| 90th percentile | $61,960 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.