The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Virginia is $46,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,020.
Pay spans roughly $38,160 at the 10th percentile to $72,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.17 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $46,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.17 |
| 10th percentile | $38,160 |
| 90th percentile | $72,230 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.