How much does a Lathe Operator make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Newark, NJ is $70,668. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,287 to a high of $88,134, with most professionals earning between $63,140 and $79,810.

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 $56,287 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $63,140 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,668 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $79,810 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $88,134 Newark,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $63,140 10% $56,287 90% $88,134 75% $79,810 $70,668 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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $63,140 to $79,810 with the average base salary of $70,668. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,140 to $79,810 with the average total cash compensation of $70,668.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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