The median annual wage for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin is $50,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,460.
Pay spans roughly $38,530 at the 10th percentile to $66,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.14 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders in Wisconsin.
| Median (annual) | $50,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.14 |
| 10th percentile | $38,530 |
| 90th percentile | $66,820 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.