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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nevada
Get the information you need to know about working as a Metal-Refining Furnace Operator or Tender.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nevada are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nevada is growing faster than average.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nevada earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Work in Nevada?
There were approximately 190 workers employed as Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in this state in 2018.
There were 110 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 80 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 360 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders working in it, which means Nevada has fewer Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders than average.
Job Projections for Nevada
Jobs for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in this state are growing at a rate of 18.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -7.9%.
Nevada Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 10 annual Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders job openings in Nevada, and 130 total jobs in the year 2026.
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 Nevada?
In 2018 wages for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders ranged from $26,650 to $73,540 with $53,190 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.81 to $35.36. The median hourly rate was $25.57.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $28.19 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $2.62.
The median salary in Nevada is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Employment
The table below shows the states 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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.