The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Richmond, VA is $62,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,100.
Pay spans roughly $30,600 at the 10th percentile to $65,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.11 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $62,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.11 |
| 10th percentile | $30,600 |
| 90th percentile | $65,510 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.