The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania is $48,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,230.
Pay spans roughly $34,500 at the 10th percentile to $64,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.12 per hour. An estimated 450 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $48,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.12 |
| 10th percentile | $34,500 |
| 90th percentile | $64,590 |
| Employment | 450 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.