The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Nebraska is $49,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,120.
Pay spans roughly $32,750 at the 10th percentile to $56,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.70 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Nebraska.
| Median (annual) | $49,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.70 |
| 10th percentile | $32,750 |
| 90th percentile | $56,840 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.