Lathe Operator Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

Lathe Operator Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does a Lathe Operator make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Knoxville, TN is $57,257. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,605 to a high of $71,408, with most professionals earning between $51,158 and $64,665.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $45,605 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $51,158 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $57,257 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $64,665 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $71,408 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $51,158 10% $45,605 90% $71,408 75% $64,665 $57,257 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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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57257

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64665
57257
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $51,158 to $64,665 with the average base salary of $57,257. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,158 to $64,665 with the average total cash compensation of $57,257.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Lathe Operator Salary in popular cities: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga

Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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