The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Alabama is $47,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,970.
Pay spans roughly $37,780 at the 10th percentile to $60,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.85 per hour. An estimated 910 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $47,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.85 |
| 10th percentile | $37,780 |
| 90th percentile | $60,420 |
| Employment | 910 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.