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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$60,950
- Birmingham$53,290
- Anniston$49,600
- Mobile$45,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $60,950 | $61,390 | $54,880 | $48,603 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $53,290 | $56,250 | $47,250 | $42,785 | 92 |
| Anniston | $49,600 | $50,420 | $50,420 | $39,982 | 86 |
| Mobile | $45,110 | $43,250 | $36,090 | $36,572 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) 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
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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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