How much does a Lathe Operator make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Washington, DC is $69,096. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,034 to a high of $86,172, with most professionals earning between $61,735 and $78,034.

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 $55,034 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $61,735 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $69,096 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $78,034 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $86,172 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $61,735 10% $55,034 90% $86,172 75% $78,034 $69,096 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $61,735 to $78,034 with the average base salary of $69,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,735 to $78,034 with the average total cash compensation of $69,096.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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