The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Tennessee is $43,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,640.
Pay spans roughly $37,700 at the 10th percentile to $53,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.10 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $43,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.10 |
| 10th percentile | $37,700 |
| 90th percentile | $53,470 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.