Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Illinois
SOC 51-4051 ยท Production
590Jobs in Illinois
$52,660Mean annual wage
22nd of 36Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,130 | $21.22 |
| 25th percentile | $47,520 | $22.85 |
| Median (50th) | $51,020 | $24.53 |
| 75th percentile | $59,350 | $28.54 |
| 90th percentile | $63,180 | $30.38 |
| Mean | $52,660 | $25.32 |
Across 36 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($68,820), Washington ($68,470), New York ($67,430); the lowest are Mississippi ($42,650), Arkansas ($43,560), Kansas ($45,270). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 590 | $52,660 | $51,020 |
| Iowa | 330 | $55,210 | $57,030 |
| Indiana | 1,520 | $55,900 | $58,300 |
| Kentucky | 810 | $56,790 | $59,040 |
| Missouri | 200 | $57,010 | $55,480 |
| Wisconsin | 540 | $51,410 | $48,260 |
Other jobs in this field
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Machinists
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- Bakers