The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in New York is $53,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,330.
Pay spans roughly $40,050 at the 10th percentile to $70,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.79 per hour. An estimated 670 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in New York.
| Median (annual) | $53,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.79 |
| 10th percentile | $40,050 |
| 90th percentile | $70,780 |
| Employment | 670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.