Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Virginia
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Virginia earn a median of $57,000 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,840; the top 10% earn over $74,650. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Virginia
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Virginia?
The median is $57,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,840 and the top 10% earn over $74,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 36 (+5% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.