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Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender Salary in the Industry of Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

The salary statistics of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of metalworking machinery manufacturing are shown in Table 1 and Table 2. In Table 3 we compare metal-refining furnace operator and tender salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual & Hourly Salaries of Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
90th Percentile Wage
$52,150
75th Percentile Wage
$45,830
50th Percentile Wage
$40,820
25th Percentile Wage
$35,650
10th Percentile Wage
$31,860

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of metalworking machinery manufacturing. 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 $52,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $31,860.

Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
90th Percentile Wage
$25.07
75th Percentile Wage
$22.04
50th Percentile Wage
$19.63
25th Percentile Wage
$17.14
10th Percentile Wage
$15.32

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of metalworking machinery manufacturing. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $25.07. The median hourly salary is $19.63. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $15.32.

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 31 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of metalworking machinery manufacturing ($40,820) is in the middle range among all industries within the sector of manufacturing. 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
$52,580
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
$44,090
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$43,560
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
$42,810
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
$41,800
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
$41,470
Primary Metal Manufacturing
$41,010
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
$40,820
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
$40,510
Machinery Manufacturing
$39,150
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$38,390
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$37,700
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$37,660
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
$37,400
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
$36,440
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
$36,360
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing
$36,100
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
$36,060
Machine Shops
$35,790
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
$35,450
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$34,850
Foundries
$34,800
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities
$34,260
Forging and Stamping
$33,830
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$33,470
Chemical Manufacturing
$33,470
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$27,500
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
$25,420
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
$25,420
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$23,910

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