The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $53,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,720.
Pay spans roughly $41,670 at the 10th percentile to $66,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.90 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $53,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.90 |
| 10th percentile | $41,670 |
| 90th percentile | $66,450 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.