The annual salary statistics of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, Kentucky is shown in Table 1. The wage data of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,660 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, Kentucky in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $65,380. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $45,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $38,350.
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $45,270 in West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area is in the middle of salary range for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in state of Kentucky. In comparison, the annual salary of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area is 27.8 percent (27.8%) lower than that in the highest paying Evansville and 3.9 percent (3.9%) higher than that in the lowest paying Owensboro.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Evansville | |
| Louisville-Jefferson County | |
| West Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | |
| Owensboro |