The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Colorado is $48,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,900.
Pay spans roughly $46,270 at the 10th percentile to $62,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.15 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $48,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.15 |
| 10th percentile | $46,270 |
| 90th percentile | $62,480 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.