The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in West Virginia is $51,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,950.
Pay spans roughly $38,590 at the 10th percentile to $57,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.59 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $51,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.59 |
| 10th percentile | $38,590 |
| 90th percentile | $57,550 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.