How much does a metal furnace operator make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$12,530 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$11,100
- Equals
- $7,817
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,770 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,390 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $7,894 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $7,817 |
| 68. Russia estimate | $7,751 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorMX$168,000
- Water plant operatorMX$144,300
- Chemical operatorMX$163,200
- Process operatorMX$185,000
- Pulp control workerMX$129,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$12,530 a month, MX$150,400 a year.
How much does a metal furnace operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$131,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$170,500.
Which country pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Canada, with a median of $65,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal furnace operator make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $54,430 a year against $7,817 in Mexico, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: MX$168,000 a year against MX$150,400 for a metal furnace operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate