Lathe Operator Salary in Houston, Texas

Lathe Operator Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Lathe Operator make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Houston, TX is $62,294. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,616 to a high of $77,689, with most professionals earning between $55,658 and $70,352.

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10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $49,616 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $55,658 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $62,294 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,352 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $77,689 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
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  1. This Job:

    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Tool and Die Maker II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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55658
70352
62294

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55658
70352
62294
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in Houston, TX. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $55,658 to $70,352 with the average base salary of $62,294. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,658 to $70,352 with the average total cash compensation of $62,294.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Lathe Operator Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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