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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in New Mexico

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in New Mexico earn a median of $50,260 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$50,260
vs. U.S. median
−8% ($54,430)
Rank among states
25 of 36
Jobs in the state
60

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,380; the top 10% earn over $65,180. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.

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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in New Mexico

How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in New Mexico?

The median is $50,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,380 and the top 10% earn over $65,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 25 of 36 (−8% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses