Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Michigan
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Michigan earn a median salary of $44,538 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.1% vs the national median of $55,770. An estimated 760 metal-refining furnace operators and tenders are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $39,430 to $47,350 depending on location.
$44,538
Avg median salary in Michigan
$47,350
Highest paying metro
$39,430
Lowest paying metro
760
Employed in Michigan
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City, IN | $47,350 | $42,960 | $47,700 | 90 |
| Southern Michigan | $45,520 | $38,920 | $52,470 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $45,400 | $36,140 | $52,340 | 130 |
| Detroit, MI | $44,990 | $39,000 | $57,280 | 190 |
| Muskegon, MI | $39,430 | $38,320 | $50,920 | 250 |