Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in West Virginia
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in West Virginia earn a median of $56,290 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910; the top 10% earn over $72,120. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
States ranked near West Virginia
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in West Virginia
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in West Virginia?
The median is $56,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910 and the top 10% earn over $72,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 36 (+3% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.