Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,690 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $55,340
Employed locally 40
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $43,690
    75th
    $50,230
    90th
    $55,340

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Kansas is 21.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.