The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Pittsburgh, PA is $48,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,610.
Pay spans roughly $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $60,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.32 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $48,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.32 |
| 10th percentile | $38,480 |
| 90th percentile | $60,130 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.