How much does a metal furnace operator make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 940 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,280
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $11,590 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $11,280 |
| 53. Chile estimate | $10,600 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorPAB 12,600
- Water plant operatorPAB 10,820
- Chemical operatorPAB 12,240
- Process operatorPAB 13,870
- Pulp control workerPAB 9,707
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 940 a month, PAB 11,280 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 PAB 9,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 12,780.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $54,430 a year against $11,280 in Panama, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: PAB 12,600 a year against PAB 11,280 for a metal furnace operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate