The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Vermont is $41,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,370.
Pay spans roughly $35,900 at the 10th percentile to $50,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.93 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Vermont.
| Median (annual) | $41,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.93 |
| 10th percentile | $35,900 |
| 90th percentile | $50,860 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.