The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Ohio is $50,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,730.
Pay spans roughly $41,920 at the 10th percentile to $65,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.42 per hour. An estimated 2,240 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Ohio.
| Median (annual) | $50,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.42 |
| 10th percentile | $41,920 |
| 90th percentile | $65,070 |
| Employment | 2,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.