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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Minnesota
Get the information you need to know about working as a Metal-Refining Furnace Operator or Tender.
While jobs for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Minnesota are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Minnesota is expected to decrease.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Minnesota earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Work in Minnesota?
There were approximately 380 workers employed as Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in this state in 2018.
There were 320 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 360 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders working in it, which means Minnesota has more Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders than average.
Job Projections for Minnesota
Jobs for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in this state are declining at a rate of 8.3% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -7.9%.
Minnesota Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 220 total jobs in 2026 for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,500 annual jobs and 16,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Make in Minnesota?
In 2018 wages for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders ranged from $34,170 to $51,540 with $44,800 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.43 to $24.78. The median hourly rate was $21.54.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.19 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.35.
The median salary in Minnesota is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Minnesota Metros for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 290 | $45,040 |
Top States for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Employment
View the list below to see where most Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Pennsylvania | 1,790 | $45,690 |
Alabama | 1,650 | $33,960 |
Ohio | 1,470 | $35,430 |
Indiana | 1,320 | $39,680 |
West Virginia | 1,040 | $23,410 |
Tennessee | 670 | $40,960 |
North Carolina | 630 | $52,630 |
Illinois | 610 | $45,050 |
Texas | 610 | $39,870 |
New York | 600 | $46,380 |
Kentucky | 550 | $45,000 |
Michigan | 520 | $37,020 |
Wisconsin | 500 | $38,350 |
Utah | 480 | $55,590 |
California | 420 | $37,650 |
Missouri | 400 | $44,980 |
Minnesota | 380 | $44,800 |
Oregon | 380 | $57,420 |
South Carolina | 360 | $42,320 |
Arkansas | 340 | $41,140 |
Below are the states where Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Oregon | $57,420 |
Utah | $55,590 |
Nevada | $53,190 |
North Carolina | $52,630 |
Virginia | $52,250 |
Massachusetts | $48,950 |
New Jersey | $48,590 |
New York | $46,380 |
Arizona | $46,060 |
Pennsylvania | $45,690 |
Related Careers in Minnesota
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Minnesota Employment Total |
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Pourers and Casters, Metal | 270 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.