Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Occupation
$55,770
National Median Salary
$26.81
Median Hourly Wage
20,330
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+35.6%
10 Year Change
$41,140
2014 Median
$55,770
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | $70,440 | 110 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $70,440 | 110 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $63,390 | 2,620 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $62,650 | 50 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $61,160 | 6,680 |
Top Paying States for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $75,630 | 3,560 |
| Utah | $70,450 | 520 |
| New York | $64,350 | 750 |
| Iowa | $64,080 | 380 |
| Oregon | $62,320 | 280 |
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Metal Ore Mining
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
Temporary Help Services
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing