The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Monroe, LA is $42,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,010.
Pay spans roughly $38,020 at the 10th percentile to $61,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.36 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Monroe, LA.
| Median (annual) | $42,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.36 |
| 10th percentile | $38,020 |
| 90th percentile | $61,770 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.