The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Oregon is $62,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,240.
Pay spans roughly $44,350 at the 10th percentile to $78,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.96 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Oregon.
| Median (annual) | $62,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.96 |
| 10th percentile | $44,350 |
| 90th percentile | $78,440 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.