How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Cincinnati?
$49,690a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $23.89 an hour or $4,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.89
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,220Median: $49,690Highest 10%: $60,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| Median | $49,690 | $23.89 | |
| 75th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 90th | $60,930 | $29.29 |
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 |
| Toledo, OH | $48,410 |
| Akron, OH | $46,210 |
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How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $23.89 ($49,690 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $49,690 against $54,430 nationally, 9% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $55,080, so Cincinnati pays 10% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
35 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,930 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.