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

$56,550a year

Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area. That is $27.19 an hour or $4,713 a month.

Hourly
$27.19
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
20 of 59
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,990Median: $56,550Highest 10%: $61,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,990$22.59
25th$48,200$23.17
Median$56,550$27.19
75th$61,090$29.37
90th$61,960$29.79

Other cities in Ohio

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

Cleveland, OH$65,660
Columbus, OH$59,950
Canton, OH$55,080
Mansfield, OH$50,250
Cincinnati, OH$49,690
Toledo, OH$48,410
Akron, OH$46,210
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender salary in Ohio Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Youngstown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$61,460
Tool and Die Maker$60,570
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$51,890
Machinist$50,930
Rolling Machine Setter$50,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,660
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,480
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$48,850
Coil Winder$48,840
Welder$47,690
Salaries for every job in Youngstown, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area is $27.19 ($56,550 a year).

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

Yes: $56,550 against $54,430 nationally, 4% more.

How does Youngstown compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $55,080, so Youngstown pays 3% more.

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

20 of 59 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,960 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.