The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in New Jersey is $62,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,880.
Pay spans roughly $48,570 at the 10th percentile to $76,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.87 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $62,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.87 |
| 10th percentile | $48,570 |
| 90th percentile | $76,840 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.