The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Reading, PA is $61,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,210.
Pay spans roughly $51,240 at the 10th percentile to $78,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.49 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Reading, PA.
| Median (annual) | $61,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.49 |
| 10th percentile | $51,240 |
| 90th percentile | $78,950 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.