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How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Canton?

$55,080a year

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $26.48 an hour or $4,590 a month.

Hourly
$26.48
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
22 of 59
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,420Median: $55,080Highest 10%: $68,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,420$14.14
25th$47,740$22.95
Median$55,080$26.48
75th$68,400$32.88
90th$68,400$32.88

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
Mansfield, OH$50,250
Cincinnati, OH$49,690
Toledo, OH$48,410
Akron, OH$46,210
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender salary in Ohio Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,310
Grinding$67,210
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$67,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,020
Tool and Die Maker$59,000
Machinist$57,040
Separating$53,690
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$53,670
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$52,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$52,150
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $26.48 ($55,080 a year).

Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Canton than the national average?

Yes: $55,080 against $54,430 nationally, 1% more.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $55,080, so Canton pays 0% more.

Where does Canton rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?

22 of 59 metro areas with data.

How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,400 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.