Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$57,030

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.42

per hour

Employment

330

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+4.8%

National: $54,430

📊 Compared to the national median of $54,430, Iowa pays 4.8% MORE for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders positions.

Purchasing Power

$63,935

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

20%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$44,090

25th

$49,020

Median

$57,030

75th

$60,020

90th

$62,660

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).