The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $51,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,180.
Pay spans roughly $31,830 at the 10th percentile to $84,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.71 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $51,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.71 |
| 10th percentile | $31,830 |
| 90th percentile | $84,960 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.