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Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender Salary in the Industry of Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

The salary statistics of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment 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
$54,550
75th Percentile Wage
$47,310
50th Percentile Wage
$42,810
25th Percentile Wage
$37,530
10th Percentile Wage
$31,840

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment 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 $54,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $31,840.

Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
90th Percentile Wage
$26.23
75th Percentile Wage
$22.75
50th Percentile Wage
$20.58
25th Percentile Wage
$18.04
10th Percentile Wage
$15.31

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $26.23. The median hourly salary is $20.58. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $15.31.

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 engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing ($42,810) 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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