Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$55,770
↑ 44.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.2% since 2011 ($38,680 → $55,770)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $55,770
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,770 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | $50,250 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | $50,280 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $46,690 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | $44,610 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | $42,250 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $41,220 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | $41,300 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $41,040 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | $42,240 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $41,140 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $40,540 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | $38,900 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $38,680 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.