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

$47,570a year

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,964 a month.

Hourly
$22.87
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
42 of 59
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,210Median: $47,570Highest 10%: $61,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,210$22.22
25th$46,320$22.27
Median$47,570$22.87
75th$59,800$28.75
90th$61,600$29.62

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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$132,500
Power Plant Operator$97,320
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,680
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,660
Tool and Die Maker$64,270
Upholsterer$63,360
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,440
Furniture Finisher$61,940
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,660
Salaries for every job in Providence, RI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.87 ($47,570 a year).

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

No: $47,570 against $54,430 nationally, 13% less.

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

42 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,600 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.