Hourly Wage for Lathe Operator Salary in the United States

Lathe Operator Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Lathe Operator?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Lathe Operator in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Lathe Operator in the US can go up to $34 and the lowest down to $24, but most earn between $27 and $32. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in the United States.

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Lathe Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $24 US February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $27 US February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $30 US February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $32 US February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $34 US February 01, 2026
25% $27 10% $24 90% $34 75% $32 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Tool and Die Maker I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Tool and Die Maker III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
27
32
30

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
29
37
33
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Lathe Operator ranges from $27 to $32 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $29 to $37 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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