Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,550 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $40,670
90th percentile $63,920
Employed locally 100
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,670
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $46,550
    75th
    $61,190
    90th
    $63,920

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Southeast Iowa is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast Iowa is 16.5% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,670 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.