The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Texas is $43,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,510.
Pay spans roughly $28,830 at the 10th percentile to $66,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.71 per hour. An estimated 920 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $43,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.71 |
| 10th percentile | $28,830 |
| 90th percentile | $66,450 |
| Employment | 920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.