Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $46,630 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 110
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $45,250
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $62,680

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $86,300
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $85,370
    Indiana $75,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,740
    Utica-Rome, NY $71,000

    Nearby metros — Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,870
    Killeen-Temple, TX $45,580

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Dallas, TX is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Dallas, TX is 16.4% below the national median of $55,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Dallas?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,250.