Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,840 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $49,840
90th percentile $60,770
Employed locally 210
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,840
    25th
    $49,840
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $60,390
    90th
    $60,770

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Ohio is 10.6% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $49,840 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,840.