How much does a metal furnace operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,536 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,822
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States 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 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $56,690 |
| 10. United States | $54,430 |
| 11. Qatar estimate | $54,250 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator$79,440
- Water plant operator$68,970
- Chemical operator$78,120
- Process operator$90,010
- Pulp control worker$68,120
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Minnesota | $75,880 |
| New Jersey | $75,020 |
| New York | $66,440 |
| Oregon | $64,410 |
| Washington | $62,850 |
| North Carolina | $60,780 |
| Utah | $60,510 |
| Arizona | $59,830 |
| Kentucky | $59,040 |
| Massachusetts | $58,480 |
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| California | $58,310 |
| Indiana | $58,300 |
| Tennessee | $57,490 |
| Iowa | $57,030 |
| Virginia | $57,000 |
| Nevada | $56,790 |
| West Virginia | $56,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,910 |
| Missouri | $55,480 |
| Ohio | $55,080 |
| Alabama | $54,260 |
| Nebraska | $52,800 |
| Illinois | $51,020 |
| Connecticut | $50,510 |
| New Mexico | $50,260 |
| Florida | $49,780 |
| Oklahoma | $48,890 |
| Wisconsin | $48,260 |
| Georgia | $47,750 |
| Texas | $46,670 |
| New Hampshire | $46,380 |
| Michigan | $44,900 |
| Kansas | $44,800 |
| South Carolina | $44,160 |
| Arkansas | $39,920 |
| Mississippi | $39,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,536 a month, $54,430 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 $39,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $74,470.
Which country pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Canada, with a median of $65,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $75,880 a year.
Does a metal furnace operator make more in the United States or in Canada?
In Canada: $65,800 a year against $54,430 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: $79,440 a year against $54,430 for a metal furnace operator, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate