The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in South Carolina is $46,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,900.
Pay spans roughly $36,570 at the 10th percentile to $58,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.32 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $46,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.32 |
| 10th percentile | $36,570 |
| 90th percentile | $58,290 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.