Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary
in Cleveland, OH
- Middle 50%
- $38,030–$56,600
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #6 of 8
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders in the Cleveland, OH metro earn a median of $46,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 230 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $48,040 and in line with the OH statewide median of $46,190. It ranks #6 of 8 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE230 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders pay in other OH metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,680 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,160 |
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Questions
What is the average Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders salary in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $46,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 230 jobs pay between $38,030 and $56,600. The 10th percentile is $34,980 and the 90th is $68,270.
Is Cleveland a high-paying metro for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $48,040 and in line with the OH statewide median of $46,190. It ranks #6 of 8 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders make an hour in Cleveland?
About $22.18 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,140 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.28–$27.21 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.