The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in New Mexico is $45,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,250.
Pay spans roughly $37,870 at the 10th percentile to $55,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.11 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $45,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.11 |
| 10th percentile | $37,870 |
| 90th percentile | $55,260 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.