Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Arizona earn a median of $59,830 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,180; the top 10% earn over $76,480. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Arizona
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Arizona?
The median is $59,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,180 and the top 10% earn over $76,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 36 (+10% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.