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How much do remote refractory specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote refractory specialist in the United States is $62,671.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Refractory Specialist vs Refractory Technician?

AspectRemote Refractory SpecialistRefractory Technician
CredentialsCertifications in refractory installation and maintenance, technical trainingTechnical diploma or apprenticeship, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentFieldwork at industrial sites, often remotely or travelingOn-site in manufacturing or processing plants
Industry UsageUsed across industries like steel, cement, and power plantsPrimarily in manufacturing facilities requiring refractory repairs

The Remote Refractory Specialist and Refractory Technician roles both involve working with refractory materials, but the specialist typically has more advanced certifications and performs oversight or specialized tasks remotely or on-site at multiple locations. The technician focuses on hands-on installation and repairs, often within a single facility. Both roles are essential in industries like steel and cement production, but the specialist usually requires broader technical knowledge and certification.

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Infographic showing various Remote Refractory Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,671 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Refractory and Defense Metals Specialists - Remote

Axyde Analytics

Pittsburgh, PA • Remote

$150 - $300/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Focus materials: Tungsten, tantalum, niobium, hafnium, zirconium and related specialty metals
Work arrangement: Remote within the United States, with potential international travel
Engagement: Contingent, part-time/on-call specialist
Anticipated compensation: $150–$300 per hour, depending on qualifications and assignment, or a negotiated fixed price by work package. $300 per hour is the maximum anticipated rate.

Opportunity

Axyde Analytics is assembling a multidisciplinary expert team for anticipated U.S. government-funded project-scoping assignments involving critical minerals and international infrastructure.

We seek specialists covering refractory- and defense-metal resources, beneficiation, chemical separation, high-purity refining, metal and powder production, alloy manufacturing and customer qualification. Potential assignments may involve international mines and processing plants, recovery from byproduct or secondary streams, or development of allied and U.S.-linked supply chains.

Axyde does not expect one candidate to cover every listed material