The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Missouri is $56,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,970.
Pay spans roughly $47,280 at the 10th percentile to $65,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.00 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Missouri.
| Median (annual) | $56,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.00 |
| 10th percentile | $47,280 |
| 90th percentile | $65,240 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.