The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Arkansas is $40,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,140.
Pay spans roughly $35,280 at the 10th percentile to $67,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.34 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $40,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.34 |
| 10th percentile | $35,280 |
| 90th percentile | $67,210 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.