The average salary for a metal-refining furnace operators and tender in the United States is $54,340, but the range typically falls between $44,080 and $63,820. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.13, with a range between $21.19 and $30.69.
There are approximately 20,870 people employed as a metal-refining furnace operators and tender in the United States. With Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders.The state with the best pay for a metal-refining furnace operators and tender is Indiana, with an average annual salary of $69,320, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $43,160.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,180 | $17.87 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,080 | $21.19 |
| Median | $50,250 | $24.16 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,820 | $30.69 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,530 | $39.68 |
The salary of a metal-refining furnace operators and tender can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a metal-refining furnace operators and tender in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders are Indiana, Oregon, Utah, New York, Washington while the worst states are South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,040 | $44,060 | $56,390 |
| Arizona | $34,430 | $50,090 | $64,180 |
| Arkansas | $34,010 | $46,090 | $63,710 |
| California | $38,460 | $53,820 | $80,930 |
| Colorado | $40,960 | $49,340 | $62,150 |
| Connecticut | $43,190 | $53,530 | $73,940 |
| Florida | $35,670 | $51,910 | $62,180 |
| Georgia | $38,700 | $46,000 | $55,970 |
| Illinois | $40,490 | $51,430 | $63,820 |
| Indiana | $46,740 | $69,320 | $82,770 |
| Iowa | $38,560 | $54,580 | $70,590 |
| Kansas | $41,760 | $54,380 | $62,460 |
| Kentucky | $40,320 | $53,290 | $69,000 |
| Louisiana | $39,360 | $56,720 | $64,180 |
| Massachusetts | $39,820 | $49,360 | $67,770 |
| Michigan | $36,010 | $44,100 | $54,920 |
| Minnesota | $37,670 | $54,840 | $72,620 |
| Mississippi | $25,480 | $37,630 | $56,610 |
| Missouri | $42,050 | $53,760 | $62,250 |
| Nebraska | $38,290 | $47,320 | $64,330 |
| Nevada | $37,200 | $43,020 | $53,760 |
| New Hampshire | $40,180 | $51,080 | $69,490 |
| New Jersey | $40,320 | $56,180 | $78,560 |
| New Mexico | $38,240 | $47,460 | $62,650 |
| New York | $40,230 | $60,490 | $72,200 |
| North Carolina | $34,920 | $41,840 | $52,400 |
| Ohio | $43,750 | $51,800 | $62,790 |
| Oklahoma | $32,370 | $43,770 | $55,910 |
| Oregon | $45,360 | $64,830 | $76,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,000 | $53,990 | $70,420 |
| Rhode Island | $38,260 | $46,800 | $55,140 |
| South Carolina | $31,050 | $43,160 | $65,150 |
| Tennessee | $34,240 | $48,170 | $66,030 |
| Texas | $35,650 | $47,600 | $66,560 |
| Utah | $57,980 | $66,250 | $73,710 |
| Washington | $40,900 | $58,070 | $66,880 |
| West Virginia | $29,690 | $42,700 | $55,630 |
| Wisconsin | $36,260 | $51,980 | $66,220 |
Even between cities, the salary of a metal-refining furnace operators and tender can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $78,010.The city with the lowest average salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $36,690.
Areas with highest average salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders
Areas with lowest average salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders
The number of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders has increased by 5,580. On average, the number of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders has been increasing by 9.1% each year. The salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders has increased by $8,340. On average, the salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders has been increasing by 4.5% each year.
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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