Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Texas earn a median of $46,670 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,250; the top 10% earn over $73,930. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Texas
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Texas?
The median is $46,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,250 and the top 10% earn over $73,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 36 (−14% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.