The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Louisiana is $57,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,470.
Pay spans roughly $40,710 at the 10th percentile to $67,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.44 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $57,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.44 |
| 10th percentile | $40,710 |
| 90th percentile | $67,540 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.