Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
SOC 51-4051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$49,310
per year in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Middle half
$47,100–$50,880
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
110
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Concentration
1.27×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
$49,310
published median
United States
$54,430
9.4% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
39th
59 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Wisconsin ($48,260). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $49,310 median has purchasing power comparable to about $50,868 nationally. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI's BEA regional price parity is 96.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI.
$46,270$61,640
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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