The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nevada is $50,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,590.
Pay spans roughly $40,610 at the 10th percentile to $85,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.32 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Nevada.
| Median (annual) | $50,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.32 |
| 10th percentile | $40,610 |
| 90th percentile | $85,260 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.