The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Michigan is $46,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,390.
Pay spans roughly $36,250 at the 10th percentile to $58,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.26 per hour. An estimated 860 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $46,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,390 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.26 |
| 10th percentile | $36,250 |
| 90th percentile | $58,060 |
| Employment | 860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.