The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Minnesota is $55,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,900.
Pay spans roughly $43,170 at the 10th percentile to $76,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.79 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Minnesota.
| Median (annual) | $55,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.79 |
| 10th percentile | $43,170 |
| 90th percentile | $76,590 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.