Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $46,680 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $60,230
Employed locally 190
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $46,680
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $60,230

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Phoenix, AZ is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Phoenix, AZ is 16.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.