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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Nashville, TN is $59,242. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,186 to a high of $73,883, with most professionals earning between $52,931 and $66,906.

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 $47,186 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $52,931 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $59,242 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $66,906 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $73,883 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $52,931 10% $47,186 90% $73,883 75% $66,906 $59,242 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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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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