Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $59,040 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,670; the top 10% earn over $67,440. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $59,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,670 and the top 10% earn over $67,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 36 (+8% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.