How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Birmingham?
$56,250a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $27.04 an hour or $4,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.04
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,710Median: $56,250Highest 10%: $61,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,710 | $18.61 | |
| 25th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| 75th | $56,330 | $27.08 | |
| 90th | $61,130 | $29.39 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
| Huntsville, AL | $61,390 |
| Anniston, AL | $50,420 |
| Mobile, AL | $43,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $27.04 ($56,250 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $56,250 against $54,430 nationally, 3% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $54,260, so Birmingham pays 4% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
21 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,130 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.