The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Tennessee is $49,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,140.
Pay spans roughly $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $73,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.95 per hour. An estimated 1,190 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $49,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.95 |
| 10th percentile | $38,380 |
| 90th percentile | $73,100 |
| Employment | 1,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.