Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $26.09 an hour ($54,260 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($54,430). Alabama ranks 21st of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.37 | $36,130 |
| 25% of workers | $22.03 | $45,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.09 | $54,260 |
| 75% of workers | $28.90 | $60,120 |
| 90% of workers | $38.36 | $79,780 |
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $61,390 | 100 |
| Birmingham | $56,250 | 420 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $50,420 | 70 |
| Mobile | $43,250 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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