Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Mississippi
SOC 51-4051 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$39,610
per year in Mississippi
Middle half
$35,860–$45,940
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
120
in Mississippi
Concentration
0.96×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Mississippi
$39,610
published median
United States
$54,430
27.2% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
36th
36 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $39,610 median has purchasing power comparable to about $45,553 nationally. Mississippi's BEA regional price parity is 87.0 (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 Mississippi.
$35,860$56,910
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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