How much does a Lathe Operator make in Winston Salem, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Winston Salem, NC is $61,987. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,051 to a high of $75,597, with most professionals earning between $54,692 and $69,111.

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 $48,051 Winston Salem,NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $54,692 Winston Salem,NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $61,987 Winston Salem,NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $69,111 Winston Salem,NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $75,597 Winston Salem,NC March 01, 2025
25% $54,692 10% $48,051 90% $75,597 75% $69,111 $61,987 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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70609
62994
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in Winston Salem, NC. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $54,692 to $69,111 with the average base salary of $61,987. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,621 to $70,609 with the average total cash compensation of $62,994.

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About Winston Salem, North Carolina    Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a 2019 estimated population of 251,907 it is the....More

Winston Salem, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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