The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Tuscaloosa, AL is $49,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,750.
Pay spans roughly $45,760 at the 10th percentile to $65,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.85 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Tuscaloosa, AL.
| Median (annual) | $49,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.85 |
| 10th percentile | $45,760 |
| 90th percentile | $65,850 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.