The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in South Carolina is $39,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,160.
Pay spans roughly $35,070 at the 10th percentile to $68,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.13 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $39,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.13 |
| 10th percentile | $35,070 |
| 90th percentile | $68,710 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.