Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $49,030 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 150
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $56,500
    90th
    $62,350

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,370
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,260
    Wisconsin $47,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,970
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,790

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Milwaukee, WI is 12.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.