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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary (2025)

Based on 16,780 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$55,490
$26.68/hr
Annual Median
$54,430
$26.17/hr
Bottom 10%
$39,200
$18.85/hr
Top 10%
$74,470
$35.81/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$39,200
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$46,080
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$54,430
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$62,810
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$74,470

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$46K

Median

$54K

75th

$63K

90th

$74K

Highest Paying States for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
New Jersey$68,820
Washington$68,470
New York$67,430
Oregon$66,610
Minnesota$65,570
California$60,520
Utah$58,980
Nevada$58,370
Tennessee$58,000
Arizona$57,150

Geographic Salary Variation

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $68,820 per year, while Arizona has an average of $57,150 — a difference of $11,670. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16,780 workers were employed as Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $55,490 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4051

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($39,200) represents entry-level or part-time Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenderss, while the 90th percentile ($74,470) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($54,430) is the midpoint — half of all Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenderss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.