The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Florida is $48,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,250.
Pay spans roughly $37,030 at the 10th percentile to $58,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.55 per hour. An estimated 620 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Florida.
| Median (annual) | $48,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.55 |
| 10th percentile | $37,030 |
| 90th percentile | $58,880 |
| Employment | 620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.