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

$85,370a year

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $41.04 an hour or $7,114 a month.

Hourly
$41.04
Vs. national median
+57%
Rank among cities
1 of 59
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $85,370Highest 10%: $92,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,000$23.56
25th$49,480$23.79
Median$85,370$41.04
75th$85,370$41.04
90th$92,050$44.25

Other cities in Washington

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

Portland, OR$74,060
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Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,910
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,160
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$67,300
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,950
Machinist$60,480
Separating$59,600
Welder$59,350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,670
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $41.04 ($85,370 a year).

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

Yes: $85,370 against $54,430 nationally, 57% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $62,850, so Spokane pays 36% more.

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

1 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,050 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.