The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Akron, OH is $44,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,230.
Pay spans roughly $40,880 at the 10th percentile to $56,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.53 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Akron, OH.
| Median (annual) | $44,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.53 |
| 10th percentile | $40,880 |
| 90th percentile | $56,680 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.