West Virginia

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$52,530
-5.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$25.26
 
10th Percentile
$39,910
Entry level
90th Percentile
$72,120
Senior level
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Salary Range

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in West Virginia earn between $39,910 and $72,120, with a mean of $52,530. The national average for this role is $55,559.

$52,530 mean
10th Percentile$39,91090th Percentile$72,120

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$52,530
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. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.