The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in New Jersey is $58,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,000.
Pay spans roughly $39,310 at the 10th percentile to $71,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.13 per hour. An estimated 480 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $58,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.13 |
| 10th percentile | $39,310 |
| 90th percentile | $71,310 |
| Employment | 480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.