Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Minnesota
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Minnesota earn a median of $75,880 a year, +39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +39% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,550; the top 10% earn over $79,070. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Minnesota
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Minnesota?
The median is $75,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,550 and the top 10% earn over $79,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 36 (+39% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.