The salary statistics of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry sector of wholesale trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare metal-refining furnace operator and tender salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry sector of wholesale trade. 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 $52,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid metal-refining furnace operators and tenders is $26,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in the industry sector of wholesale trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $34,480 | -24.33% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | $42,870 | -0.30% | - |
| 2016 | $43,000 | 1.00% | - |
| 2015 | $42,570 | 20.93% | - |
| 2014 | $33,660 | 8.23% | - |
| 2013 | $30,890 | 5.54% | - |
| 2012 | $29,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in two industries in the wholesale trade 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 and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].