Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,020 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $58,790
Employed locally 50
National median $55,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $54,750
    90th
    $58,790

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Southern Ohio is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Southern Ohio is 19.3% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.