The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Pittsburgh, PA is $60,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,220.
Pay spans roughly $43,630 at the 10th percentile to $64,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.95 per hour. An estimated 800 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $60,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.95 |
| 10th percentile | $43,630 |
| 90th percentile | $64,510 |
| Employment | 800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.