The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts is $48,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,810.
Pay spans roughly $41,850 at the 10th percentile to $74,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.32 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $48,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.32 |
| 10th percentile | $41,850 |
| 90th percentile | $74,230 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.