The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Rhode Island is $45,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,080.
Pay spans roughly $31,290 at the 10th percentile to $48,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.99 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $45,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.99 |
| 10th percentile | $31,290 |
| 90th percentile | $48,280 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.