How much does a Lathe Operator make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Raleigh, NC is $61,264. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,796 to a high of $76,405, with most professionals earning between $54,738 and $69,189.

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 $48,796 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $54,738 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $61,264 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $69,189 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $76,405 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25% $54,738 10% $48,796 90% $76,405 75% $69,189 $61,264 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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $54,738 to $69,189 with the average base salary of $61,264. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,738 to $69,189 with the average total cash compensation of $61,264.

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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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