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SOC 51-4051·Production
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Median wage
$66,022
10-yr outlook
−15.4%by 2032
Openings / year
24
Workers in NY
750
How pay grows with experience
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $53,046 |
| Median (typical) | $66,022 |
| Experienced | $73,273 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley | $72,842 |
| Western New York | $58,051 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Production) and pay more than a Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,548 median (+$1,526) · −7.4% by 2032
- Tool and Die Makers$69,553 median (+$3,530) · −12.0% by 2032
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$69,911 median (+$3,888) · −14.3% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,221 median (+$13,198) · −8.1% by 2032
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$94,173 median (+$28,151) · +20.0% by 2032
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$102,955 median (+$36,933) · −6.6% by 2032
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