Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois

In Illinois we have BLS pay data for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Chicago only, where the average is $58,210 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the metal-refining furnace operators and tenders average at $52,660 and the median at $51,020 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,490.

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

Chicago$58,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$58,210	$63,170	$49,310	$46,211	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Illinois

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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