How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Illinois?
$51,020a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in Illinois. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $51,020Highest 10%: $63,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $63,180 | $30.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $63,170 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
| 20. Ohio | $55,080 |
| 21. Alabama | $54,260 |
| 22. Nebraska | $52,800 |
| 23. Illinois | $51,020 |
| 24. Connecticut | $50,510 |
| 25. New Mexico | $50,260 |
| 26. Florida | $49,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $24.53 ($51,020 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $51,020 against $54,430 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Illinois rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
Illinois ranks 23 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays metal-refining furnace operator and tenders the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $63,170 a year.
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.