How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Tampa?
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $25.54 an hour or $4,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.54
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| Median | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| 75th | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders.
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,780 |
| Miami, FL | $49,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Tampa, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $25.54 ($53,130 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Tampa than the national average?
No: $53,130 against $54,430 nationally, 2% less.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $49,780, so Tampa pays 7% more.
Where does Tampa rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
23 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,790 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.