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

$67,360a year

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $32.38 an hour or $5,613 a month.

Hourly
$32.38
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
5 of 59
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,230Median: $67,360Highest 10%: $72,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,230$21.75
25th$47,730$22.95
Median$67,360$32.38
75th$67,360$32.38
90th$72,010$34.62

Other cities in California

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

Los Angeles, CA$58,310
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Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$140,700
Gas Plant Operator$124,500
Power Plant Operator$98,060
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$82,780
Plant and System Operator$80,430
Petroleum Pump System Operator$79,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,230
Layout Worker$67,490
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $32.38 ($67,360 a year).

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

Yes: $67,360 against $54,430 nationally, 24% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,310, so Riverside pays 16% more.

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

5 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,010 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.