Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $55,965 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.3% vs the national median of $55,770. An estimated 700 metal-refining furnace operators and tenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $50,080 to $61,960 depending on location.
$55,965
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$61,960
Highest paying metro
$50,080
Lowest paying metro
700
Employed in Kentucky
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inMetal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky | $61,960 | $50,040 | $65,320 | 190 |
| South Central Kentucky | $60,420 | $60,420 | $60,420 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,400 | $38,170 | $72,240 | 110 |
| Central Kentucky | $50,080 | $47,600 | $60,980 | 210 |