The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in South Dakota is $43,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,320.
Pay spans roughly $39,040 at the 10th percentile to $63,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.68 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $43,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.68 |
| 10th percentile | $39,040 |
| 90th percentile | $63,500 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.