The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Mississippi is $38,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,510.
Pay spans roughly $31,160 at the 10th percentile to $55,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.45 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Mississippi.
| Median (annual) | $38,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.45 |
| 10th percentile | $31,160 |
| 90th percentile | $55,120 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.