The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Ohio is $40,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,920.
Pay spans roughly $34,830 at the 10th percentile to $63,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.26 per hour. An estimated 1,210 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Ohio.
| Median (annual) | $40,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.26 |
| 10th percentile | $34,830 |
| 90th percentile | $63,560 |
| Employment | 1,210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.