Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender Salary in the Industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas)

The salary statistics and trend of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare metal-refining furnace operator and tender salaries in different industries within the mining sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$37,510
25th Percentile Wage
$45,660
50th Percentile Wage
$58,710
75th Percentile Wage
$73,180
90th Percentile Wage
$82,920

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $82,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $37,510.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$58,710
3.51% 25.53%
2016
$56,650
-5.91% -
2015
$60,000
24.05% -
2014
$45,570
2.55% -
2013
$44,410
1.55% -
2012
$43,720
- -

Table 3. Compare Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender Salary in Different Industries within the Mining Sector

The average salaries of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in two industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Metal Ore Mining
$63,890
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
$58,710

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