Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $51,020 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,130; the top 10% earn over $63,180. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $51,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,130 and the top 10% earn over $63,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 36 (−6% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.