How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Akron?
$46,210a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.22
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,170Median: $46,210Highest 10%: $57,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,170 | $20.27 | |
| 25th | $42,170 | $20.27 | |
| Median | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 75th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| 90th | $57,840 | $27.81 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
| Cleveland, OH | $65,660 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,950 |
| Youngstown, OH | $56,550 |
| Canton, OH | $55,080 |
| Mansfield, OH | $50,250 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,690 |
| Toledo, OH | $48,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $22.22 ($46,210 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $46,210 against $54,430 nationally, 15% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $55,080, so Akron pays 16% less.
Where does Akron rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
48 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,840 or more.
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.