The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is $50,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,990.
Pay spans roughly $38,970 at the 10th percentile to $63,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.35 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.
| Median (annual) | $50,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.35 |
| 10th percentile | $38,970 |
| 90th percentile | $63,890 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.