Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Washington

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Washington earn the most in Spokane (average $71,680 a year) and the least in Seattle ($57,200), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the metal-refining furnace operators and tenders average at $68,470 and the median at $62,850 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,490.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders average salary by city in Washington

Spokane$71,680
Seattle$57,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spokane	$71,680	$85,370	$49,480	$59,257	100
Seattle	$57,200	$58,290	$49,750	$48,140	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in other states

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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.
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.

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