The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Washington is $59,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,510.
Pay spans roughly $42,420 at the 10th percentile to $89,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.45 per hour. An estimated 300 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $59,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.45 |
| 10th percentile | $42,420 |
| 90th percentile | $89,380 |
| Employment | 300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.