The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nebraska is $46,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,570.
Pay spans roughly $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $67,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.48 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Nebraska.
| Median (annual) | $46,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.48 |
| 10th percentile | $38,480 |
| 90th percentile | $67,610 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.