Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Ohio earn a median of $55,080 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,010; the top 10% earn over $71,080. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Ohio
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Ohio?
The median is $55,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,010 and the top 10% earn over $71,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 36 (+1% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.