Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Arkansas
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Arkansas earn a median of $39,920 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,920; the top 10% earn over $61,880. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Arkansas
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Arkansas?
The median is $39,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,920 and the top 10% earn over $61,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 36 (−27% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.