The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Rochester, NY is $46,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,050.
Pay spans roughly $39,020 at the 10th percentile to $67,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.19 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Rochester, NY.
| Median (annual) | $46,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.19 |
| 10th percentile | $39,020 |
| 90th percentile | $67,800 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.