The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Oklahoma is $43,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,690.
Pay spans roughly $30,420 at the 10th percentile to $82,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.78 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Oklahoma.
| Median (annual) | $43,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.78 |
| 10th percentile | $30,420 |
| 90th percentile | $82,250 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.