The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Fort Wayne, IN is $58,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,730.
Pay spans roughly $47,730 at the 10th percentile to $77,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.15 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Fort Wayne, IN.
| Median (annual) | $58,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.15 |
| 10th percentile | $47,730 |
| 90th percentile | $77,590 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.