How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Lancaster?
$50,100a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $24.09 an hour or $4,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.09
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,290Median: $50,100Highest 10%: $59,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| Median | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| 75th | $50,930 | $24.49 | |
| 90th | $59,220 | $28.47 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
| Reading, PA | $68,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $24.09 ($50,100 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $50,100 against $54,430 nationally, 8% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $55,910, so Lancaster pays 10% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
32 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,220 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.