How much does a Lathe Operator make in NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in North Carolina is $62,922. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,777 to a high of $76,738, with most professionals earning between $55,518 and $70,154.

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 $48,777 NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $55,518 NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $62,922 NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,154 NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $76,738 NC April 01, 2025
25% $55,518 10% $48,777 90% $76,738 75% $70,154 $62,922 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $58,836 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $61,432 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $61,710 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $61,412 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $62,160 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $59,512 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $60,863 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $63,928 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $60,194 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $60,287 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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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
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