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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$57,290
Median Annual
$55,770
Total Workforce
20,330
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,550 | 2,240 |
| #2 | Indiana | $71,700 | 3,560 |
| #3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $67,370 | 170 |
| #4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,020 | 50 |
| #5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,540 | 60 |
| #6 | Reading, PA | $65,210 | 430 |
| #7 | New York | $64,850 | 750 |
| #8 | Utah | $64,800 | 520 |
| #9 | Utica-Rome, NY | $64,480 | 240 |
| #10 | New Jersey | $63,880 | 50 |
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