Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters Wages
SOC 51-4050 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters is $50,200 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $36,960 and the 90th percentile is $77,250, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
26,340
P10
$36,960
P25
$43,150
Median
$50,200
P75
$62,460
P90
$77,250
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,200 | $53,460 | $36,960 | $77,250 | 26,340 | — |
| 2022 | $49,110 | $51,810 | $35,800 | $77,570 | 25,390 | -2.17% |
| 2021 | $46,640 | $45,990 | $30,030 | $61,970 | 22,110 | -5.03% |
| 2020 | $43,000 | $44,860 | $29,220 | $63,800 | 22,490 | -7.8% |