The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Montana is $29,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,560.
Pay spans roughly $24,870 at the 10th percentile to $55,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.10 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $29,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.10 |
| 10th percentile | $24,870 |
| 90th percentile | $55,240 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.