Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median of $48,260 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,930; the top 10% earn over $61,640. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Wisconsin
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Wisconsin?
The median is $48,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,930 and the top 10% earn over $61,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 36 (−11% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.