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Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender Salary in the Industry of Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing

The salary statistics and trend of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing 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 manufacturing sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$29,740
25th Percentile Wage
$35,270
50th Percentile Wage
$42,270
75th Percentile Wage
$49,070
90th Percentile Wage
$56,810

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing. 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 $56,810. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $29,740.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201642,2702.98%4.90%
201541,0100.32%-
201440,8800.91%-
201340,5100.77%-
201240,200--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$14.30
25th Percentile Wage
$16.96
50th Percentile Wage
$20.32
75th Percentile Wage
$23.59
90th Percentile Wage
$27.31

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $27.31. The median hourly salary is $20.32. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $14.30.

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

The average salaries of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in 29 industries within the manufacturing 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
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
$76,020
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
$49,370
Ship and Boat Building
$46,420
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
$44,000
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$43,880
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
$42,270
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
$42,220
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$42,210
Primary Metal Manufacturing
$41,330
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
$41,330
Machinery Manufacturing
$40,040
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
$39,610
Forging and Stamping
$38,280
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$38,140
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
$37,240
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
$37,230
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$36,790
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
$36,700
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$36,580
Machine Shops
$36,320
Foundries
$36,200
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
$35,870
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing
$35,780
Chemical Manufacturing
$33,780
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$33,780
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$33,240
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities
$31,800
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
$25,420
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
$25,420

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