How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in St. Louis?
$51,100a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $24.57 an hour or $4,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.57
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,540Median: $51,100Highest 10%: $59,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| 75th | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $59,890 | $28.79 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $24.57 ($51,100 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $51,100 against $54,430 nationally, 6% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $55,480, so St. Louis pays 8% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
26 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,890 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.