South Carolina

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$48,160
-13.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$23.15
 
10th Percentile
$37,060
Entry level
90th Percentile
$70,940
Senior level
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Salary Range

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn between $37,060 and $70,940, with a mean of $48,160. The national average for this role is $55,559.

$48,160 mean
10th Percentile$37,06090th Percentile$70,940

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$48,160
National Average$55,559
New Jersey$68,820
Washington$68,470
New York$67,430
Oregon$66,610
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.