The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is $54,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,200.
Pay spans roughly $45,750 at the 10th percentile to $67,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.99 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
| Median (annual) | $54,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.99 |
| 10th percentile | $45,750 |
| 90th percentile | $67,340 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.