The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $57,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,680.
Pay spans roughly $54,290 at the 10th percentile to $65,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.63 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Kansas.
| Median (annual) | $57,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.63 |
| 10th percentile | $54,290 |
| 90th percentile | $65,890 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.