How much does a Lathe Operator make in Las Cruces, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Las Cruces, NM is $57,168. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,316 to a high of $69,720, with most professionals earning between $50,440 and $63,738.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lathe Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $44,316 Las Cruces,NM March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $50,440 Las Cruces,NM March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $57,168 Las Cruces,NM March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $63,738 Las Cruces,NM March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $69,720 Las Cruces,NM March 01, 2025
25% $50,440 10% $44,316 90% $69,720 75% $63,738 $57,168 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Tool and Die Maker II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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58096
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $50,440 to $63,738 with the average base salary of $57,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,297 to $65,120 with the average total cash compensation of $58,096.

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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

Las Cruces, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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