The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Columbus, OH is $45,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,800.
Pay spans roughly $41,930 at the 10th percentile to $60,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.98 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $45,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.98 |
| 10th percentile | $41,930 |
| 90th percentile | $60,400 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.