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Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender Salary in the Industry of Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

The salary statistics and trend of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of motor vehicle parts manufacturing 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
$31,140
25th Percentile Wage
$34,460
50th Percentile Wage
$39,610
75th Percentile Wage
$47,350
90th Percentile Wage
$52,800

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of motor vehicle parts 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 $52,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $39,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $31,140.

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 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201639,610-0.20%8.63%
201539,6903.22%-
201438,4107.71%-
201335,450-2.09%-
201236,190--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$14.97
25th Percentile Wage
$16.57
50th Percentile Wage
$19.04
75th Percentile Wage
$22.77
90th Percentile Wage
$25.39

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry of motor vehicle parts manufacturing. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $25.39. The median hourly salary is $19.04. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $14.97.

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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