Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Missouri
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Missouri earn a median of $55,480 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,250; the top 10% earn over $65,120. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Missouri
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Missouri?
The median is $55,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,250 and the top 10% earn over $65,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 36 (+2% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.