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

$43,250a year

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,604 a month.

Hourly
$20.79
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
53 of 59
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $43,250Highest 10%: $54,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,090$17.35
25th$36,090$17.35
Median$43,250$20.79
75th$50,330$24.20
90th$54,090$26.00

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.

Huntsville, AL$61,390
Birmingham, AL$56,250
Anniston, AL$50,420
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Related jobs in Mobile

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$96,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,740
Gas Plant Operator$80,230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$66,820
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$63,900
Machinist$62,020
Welder$61,420
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,340
Inspector$58,790
Salaries for every job in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $20.79 ($43,250 a year).

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

No: $43,250 against $54,430 nationally, 21% less.

How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $54,260, so Mobile pays 20% less.

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

53 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,090 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.