Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A metal-refining furnace operator and tender earns a median of $54,430 a year ($26.17 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $55,490. About 16,780 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $54,430
- Gross pay
- $2,093.46
- Federal income tax
- −$167.37
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$129.79
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$30.36
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,765.94
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $54,430
- Federal
- $4,352
- FICA
- $4,164
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $45,915
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-4051). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.17; the average is $26.68.
What is the salary range for a metal-refining furnace operator and tender?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,200 and the top 10% earn over $74,470 a year.
How much is $54,430 after taxes?
About $45,915 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $43,902 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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