Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #13 of 36 · KY
2.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,790 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $59,040
Employment 810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,670P25 $49,220 Median $59,040P75 $63,360P90 $67,440
About 80% of metal-refining furnace operators and tenderss in Kentucky earn between $44,670 and $67,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean metal-refining furnace operators and tenders salary in Kentucky is $56,790, about 2.3% above the U.S. average ($55,490). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $63,360 | $60,530 | 310 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $60,420 | $59,970 | 190 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,220 | $53,990 | 120 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $39,450 | $47,590 | 80 |
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