States with Fastest Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary Growth
These states raised Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
18
States with Growth
+86.4%
Highest Growth
+33.1%
Average Growth
2
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 18 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $40,570 | $75,630 | +$35,060 | +86.4% |
| 2 | Connecticut | $32,180 | $56,870 | +$24,690 | +76.7% |
| 3 | California | $38,530 | $58,220 | +$19,690 | +51.1% |
| 4 | Kansas | $38,900 | $57,470 | +$18,570 | +47.7% |
| 5 | Alabama | $32,320 | $47,520 | +$15,200 | +47.0% |
| 6 | Iowa | $43,970 | $64,080 | +$20,110 | +45.7% |
| 7 | Georgia | $36,260 | $51,400 | +$15,140 | +41.8% |
| 8 | Florida | $35,940 | $48,980 | +$13,040 | +36.3% |
| 9 | Missouri | $43,080 | $56,160 | +$13,080 | +30.4% |
| 10 | Louisiana | $46,830 | $57,070 | +$10,240 | +21.9% |
| 11 | Minnesota | $46,220 | $55,720 | +$9,500 | +20.6% |
| 12 | Arizona | $45,280 | $54,550 | +$9,270 | +20.5% |
| 13 | Colorado | $40,540 | $48,150 | +$7,610 | +18.8% |
| 14 | Illinois | $46,340 | $54,200 | +$7,860 | +17.0% |
| 15 | Michigan | $41,470 | $46,290 | +$4,820 | +11.6% |
| 16 | Kentucky | $45,590 | $50,100 | +$4,510 | +9.9% |
| 17 | Nebraska | $42,820 | $46,760 | +$3,940 | +9.2% |
| 18 | Arkansas | $38,920 | $40,220 | +$1,300 | +3.3% |
2 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $51,280 | $48,510 | -$2,770 | -5.4% |
| 2 | Mississippi | $38,610 | $38,370 | -$240 | -0.6% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.