The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $44,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,290.
Pay spans roughly $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $60,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.63 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $44,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.63 |
| 10th percentile | $38,220 |
| 90th percentile | $60,650 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.