Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,930 or more. The middle half of metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Cincinnati earn between $46,780 and $59,990.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,060 | $4,255 | $24.55 |
| Median | $49,690 | $4,141 | $23.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,780 | $3,898 | $22.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,990 | $4,999 | $28.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Cincinnati earn 7% less than the Ohio average ($54,970) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($55,490). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $54,430.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $51,060 | $49,690 | $38,220 | $60,930 | 150 |
| Ohio | $54,970 | $55,080 | $40,010 | $71,080 | 1,790 |
| United States | $55,490 | $54,430 | $39,200 | $74,470 | 16,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $51,060, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $41,326 a year, or $3,444 a month and $1,589 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $41,705 | $3,475 |
| Working in KY | $41,537 | $3,461 |
| Working in OH | $41,326 | $3,444 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $51,060 buys what about $53,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 6th of 9 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($60,740).
All Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders
Spokane, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,680).
- Spokane, WA$71,680
- Reading, PA$70,960
- Portland, OR$67,550
- Utica, NY$67,190
- New York, NY$66,410
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make an hour in Cincinnati?
$24.55 an hour on average, and $23.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level metal-refining furnace operators and tenders salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the metal-refining furnace operators and tenders take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $41,326 a year ($3,444 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,060. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4051; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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