The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is $51,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,330.
Pay spans roughly $51,150 at the 10th percentile to $58,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.59 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH.
| Median (annual) | $51,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.59 |
| 10th percentile | $51,150 |
| 90th percentile | $58,670 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.