The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Oregon is $50,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,740.
Pay spans roughly $35,500 at the 10th percentile to $64,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.34 per hour. An estimated 470 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Oregon.
| Median (annual) | $50,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $35,500 |
| 90th percentile | $64,310 |
| Employment | 470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.