The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $51,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,710.
Pay spans roughly $40,470 at the 10th percentile to $63,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.62 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $51,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.62 |
| 10th percentile | $40,470 |
| 90th percentile | $63,390 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.