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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio

Also called: Furnace, Kiln, and Kettle Operators

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in Ohio earn a median of $46,190 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$46,190
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($48,040)
Rank among states
30 of 43
Jobs in the state
1,580

Pay range in Ohio

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810; the top 10% earn over $63,920. Nationally the range is $35,960 to $69,800.

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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in Ohio

How much do furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders make in Ohio?

The median is $46,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $63,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Ohio a good state for furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 30 of 43 (−4% vs. the national median of $48,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses