Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Tennessee
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $49,169 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $55,770. An estimated 820 metal-refining furnace operators and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $41,910 to $64,450 depending on location.
$49,169
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$64,450
Highest paying metro
$41,910
Lowest paying metro
820
Employed in Tennessee
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee | $64,450 | $42,230 | $70,620 | 230 |
| Jackson, TN | $51,270 | $47,140 | $51,840 | 60 |
| South Central Tennessee | $49,170 | $46,930 | $49,170 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $48,630 | $40,420 | $60,860 | 180 |
| East Tennessee | $47,250 | $38,490 | $49,320 | 60 |
| North Central Tennessee | $45,920 | $34,930 | $48,890 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $44,750 | $40,670 | $45,120 | 90 |
| Morristown, TN | $41,910 | $38,380 | $46,030 | 70 |