The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Carolina is $41,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,180.
Pay spans roughly $27,960 at the 10th percentile to $53,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.84 per hour. An estimated 770 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $41,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.84 |
| 10th percentile | $27,960 |
| 90th percentile | $53,980 |
| Employment | 770 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.