The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Virginia is $64,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,500.
Pay spans roughly $34,630 at the 10th percentile to $67,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.01 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $64,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.01 |
| 10th percentile | $34,630 |
| 90th percentile | $67,770 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.