How much does a Lathe Operator make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Lexington, KY is $57,769. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,012 to a high of $72,046, with most professionals earning between $51,615 and $65,242.

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 $46,012 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $51,615 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $57,769 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $65,242 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $72,046 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25% $51,615 10% $46,012 90% $72,046 75% $65,242 $57,769 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $51,615 to $65,242 with the average base salary of $57,769. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,615 to $65,242 with the average total cash compensation of $57,769.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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