The salary statistics of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry sector of mining are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare metal-refining furnace operator and tender salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average 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 salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry sector of mining. 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 paid metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $37,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry sector of mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-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 | - | - |
The average salaries of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in two industries in the mining sector are shown below. For detailed metal-refining furnace operator and tender salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].