The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Kentucky is $50,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,810.
Pay spans roughly $38,170 at the 10th percentile to $69,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.09 per hour. An estimated 690 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $50,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.09 |
| 10th percentile | $38,170 |
| 90th percentile | $69,390 |
| Employment | 690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.