Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median of $60,780 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,350; the top 10% earn over $74,470. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in North Carolina?
The median is $60,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,350 and the top 10% earn over $74,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 36 (+12% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.