The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Birmingham, AL is $46,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,590.
Pay spans roughly $38,760 at the 10th percentile to $59,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.21 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Birmingham, AL.
| Median (annual) | $46,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.21 |
| 10th percentile | $38,760 |
| 90th percentile | $59,050 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.