Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Michigan
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Michigan earn a median of $44,900 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,310; the top 10% earn over $59,140. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Michigan
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Michigan?
The median is $44,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,310 and the top 10% earn over $59,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 36 (−18% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.