SOC 51-4051 · May 2025 · United States
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders across the United States is $54,430 per year, measured over 16,780 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $75,880.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 91.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $75,880 and Mississippi pays $39,610.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $75,880 | 200 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $75,020 | 150 | |
| 3 | New York | $66,440 | 760 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $64,410 | 400 | |
| 5 | Washington | $62,850 | 330 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $60,780 | 390 | |
| 7 | Utah | $60,510 | 330 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $59,830 | 490 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | $59,040 | 810 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $58,480 | 240 |
States with the most Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders jobs
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane | $85,370 | 240 |
| 2 | Utica | $77,560 | 190 |
| 3 | Portland | $74,060 | 190 |
| 4 | Reading | $68,990 | 210 |
| 5 | Riverside | $67,360 | 60 |
| 6 | Cleveland | $65,660 | 520 |
| 7 | Chicago | $63,170 | 700 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $63,170 | 170 |
| 9 | Charlotte | $61,780 | 240 |
| 10 | Huntsville | $61,390 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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