The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in West Virginia is $52,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,970.
Pay spans roughly $28,870 at the 10th percentile to $64,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.31 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $52,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.31 |
| 10th percentile | $28,870 |
| 90th percentile | $64,420 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.