The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Washington is $54,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,660.
Pay spans roughly $40,080 at the 10th percentile to $67,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.99 per hour. An estimated 600 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $54,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.99 |
| 10th percentile | $40,080 |
| 90th percentile | $67,290 |
| Employment | 600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.