Lathe Operator Salary in San Jose, California

Lathe Operator Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Lathe Operator make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in San Jose, CA is $78,713. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,694 to a high of $98,166, with most professionals earning between $70,328 and $88,895.

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10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $62,694 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,328 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $78,713 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $88,895 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $98,166 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $70,328 10% $62,694 90% $98,166 75% $88,895 $78,713 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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
    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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $70,328 to $88,895 with the average base salary of $78,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,328 to $88,895 with the average total cash compensation of $78,713.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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