The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Indiana is $75,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,700.
Pay spans roughly $49,180 at the 10th percentile to $86,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.36 per hour. An estimated 3,560 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Indiana.
| Median (annual) | $75,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.36 |
| 10th percentile | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $86,340 |
| Employment | 3,560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.