Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$50,100
National Median
$55,770
Employment
690
Entry Level (10th)
$38,170
Top Earners (90th)
$69,390
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $5,670 less than the national median for metal-refining furnace operators and tenderss.
There are 0.347 metal-refining furnace operators and tenders jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 2.63).
Other States for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $75,630 | 3,560 |
| Utah | $70,450 | 520 |
| New York | $64,350 | 750 |
| Iowa | $64,080 | 380 |
| Oregon | $62,320 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $62,130 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,200 | 2,240 |
| Washington | $59,170 | 300 |
| California | $58,220 | 540 |
| Kansas | $57,470 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $57,070 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $56,870 | 40 |
| Missouri | $56,160 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $55,720 | 240 |
| Arizona | $54,550 | 490 |
| Illinois | $54,200 | 330 |
| Georgia | $51,400 | 200 |
| West Virginia | $51,150 | 140 |
| Ohio | $50,790 | 2,240 |
| Nevada | $50,590 | 80 |