Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,790 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.06
10th percentile $33,500
90th percentile $57,410
Employed locally 120
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,500
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $43,790
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $57,410

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,070
    Machinists$49,810
    Food Batchmakers$45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $21.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 21.5% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,500 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.