The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Erie, PA is $46,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,650.
Pay spans roughly $36,820 at the 10th percentile to $58,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.58 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Erie, PA.
| Median (annual) | $46,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.58 |
| 10th percentile | $36,820 |
| 90th percentile | $58,800 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.