The median annual wage for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin is $47,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,960.
Pay spans roughly $36,310 at the 10th percentile to $69,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.07 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Wisconsin.
| Median (annual) | $47,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.07 |
| 10th percentile | $36,310 |
| 90th percentile | $69,630 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.