Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $53,985 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.2% vs the national median of $55,770. An estimated 2,100 metal-refining furnace operators and tenders are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $44,330 to $66,370 depending on location.
$53,985
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$66,370
Highest paying metro
$44,330
Lowest paying metro
2,100
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $66,370 | $49,090 | $66,960 | 150 |
| Reading, PA | $61,350 | $61,350 | $66,760 | 430 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,210 | $60,200 | $61,160 | 800 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $58,720 | $48,310 | $58,880 | 110 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $56,220 | $47,110 | $57,890 | 100 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $51,910 | $47,070 | $57,340 | 110 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $50,410 | $46,970 | $50,410 | 160 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $48,820 | $48,820 | $58,520 | 80 |
| Lancaster, PA | $48,530 | $47,830 | $48,770 | 80 |
| Erie, PA | $46,970 | $44,570 | $58,320 | 40 |
| York, PA | $44,330 | $39,580 | $47,980 | 40 |