The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Oklahoma is $45,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,750.
Pay spans roughly $36,410 at the 10th percentile to $58,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.04 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Oklahoma.
| Median (annual) | $45,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.04 |
| 10th percentile | $36,410 |
| 90th percentile | $58,960 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.