Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #9 of 36 · TN
4.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,000 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $57,490
Employment 730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,430P25 $46,190 Median $57,490P75 $68,880P90 $75,470
About 80% of metal-refining furnace operators and tenderss in Tennessee earn between $37,430 and $75,470. 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 Tennessee is $58,000, about 4.5% above the U.S. average ($55,490). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $65,160 | $57,210 | 60 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $57,030 | $54,340 | 120 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,760 | $51,600 | 70 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,550 | $46,660 | 60 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,920 | $42,840 | 40 |
| Morristown, TN | $43,270 | $42,090 | 40 |
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