The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in North Dakota is $51,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,780.
Pay spans roughly $40,090 at the 10th percentile to $61,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.56 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in North Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $51,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.56 |
| 10th percentile | $40,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,990 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.