The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Connecticut is $56,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,050.
Pay spans roughly $43,370 at the 10th percentile to $76,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.34 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Connecticut.
| Median (annual) | $56,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.34 |
| 10th percentile | $43,370 |
| 90th percentile | $76,340 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.