Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $58,310 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940; the top 10% earn over $72,460. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $58,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,940 and the top 10% earn over $72,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 36 (+7% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.