Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,200 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $53,200
Employed locally 70
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $43,200
    50th (median)
    $53,200
    75th
    $53,200
    90th
    $53,200

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Northeast Alabama is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Alabama is 4.6% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,200.