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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $26.17 an hour ($54,430 a year). About 16,780 people work in this job there.

$26.17Median hourly pay
$46,080–$62,810Middle half of workers, yearly
16,780People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.85$39,200
25% of workers$22.15$46,080
Half of workers (median)$26.17$54,430
75% of workers$30.20$62,810
90% of workers$35.81$74,470

Best-paying states for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minnesota$75,880200
New Jersey$75,020150
New York$66,440760
Oregon$64,410400
Washington$62,850330
North Carolina$60,780390
Utah$60,510330
Arizona$59,830490
Kentucky$59,040810
Massachusetts$58,480240

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -2.9% over ten years, declining · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,750
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$58,040
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,610
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,760
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,920
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$78,620
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43,530

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.