The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Texas is $45,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,540.
Pay spans roughly $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $69,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.72 per hour. An estimated 560 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $45,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.72 |
| 10th percentile | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $69,950 |
| Employment | 560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.