The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $46,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,930.
Pay spans roughly $36,300 at the 10th percentile to $60,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.44 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $46,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.44 |
| 10th percentile | $36,300 |
| 90th percentile | $60,230 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.