How much does a Lathe Operator make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Salem, OR is $62,768. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,994 to a high of $78,281, with most professionals earning between $56,081 and $70,888.

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 $49,994 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $56,081 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $62,768 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,888 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $78,281 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $56,081 10% $49,994 90% $78,281 75% $70,888 $62,768 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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $56,081 to $70,888 with the average base salary of $62,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,081 to $70,888 with the average total cash compensation of $62,768.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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