How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.17 an hour or $4,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.17
- Average (mean)
- $55,490
- Jobs
- 16,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| Median | $54,430 | $26.17 | |
| 75th | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| 90th | $74,470 | $35.80 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spokane, WA | $85,370 |
| Utica, NY | $77,560 |
| Portland, OR | $74,060 |
| Reading, PA | $68,990 |
| Riverside, CA | $67,360 |
| Cleveland, OH | $65,660 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,170 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,780 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,390 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,810 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $60,510 |
| New York, NY | $60,430 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,020 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,950 |
In other countries
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Metal production process controllers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,720
- Forging Machine Setter$49,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$50,140
- Cutting$46,330
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$49,080
- Grinding$46,550
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$50,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$52,800
- Machinist$58,750
- Pourer and Caster$51,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.17 ($54,430 a year).
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make a month?
About $4,536 a month before tax, based on a median of $54,430 a year.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,200 or less a year ($18.85 an hour); the top 10% make $74,470 or more.
Which state pays metal-refining furnace operator and tenders the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $75,880 a year, followed by New Jersey ($75,020) and New York ($66,440).
Which city pays metal-refining furnace operator and tenders the most?
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, with a median of $85,370 a year.
How many metal-refining furnace operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 16,780 people work as metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.