The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is $45,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,330.
Pay spans roughly $39,260 at the 10th percentile to $59,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.10 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA.
| Median (annual) | $45,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.10 |
| 10th percentile | $39,260 |
| 90th percentile | $59,130 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.