The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Elkhart-Goshen, IN is $49,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,910.
Pay spans roughly $39,100 at the 10th percentile to $64,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.71 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Elkhart-Goshen, IN.
| Median (annual) | $49,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.71 |
| 10th percentile | $39,100 |
| 90th percentile | $64,760 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.