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Lathe machinist salary
Average lathe machinist salary
$39,651
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Average lathe machinist salary by state
Highest paying states for lathe machinists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $48,130 | $23.14 |
| 2 | Missouri | $47,397 | $22.79 |
| 3 | Oregon | $43,183 | $20.76 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $47,125 | $22.66 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $41,650 | $20.02 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $49,584 | $23.84 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $42,750 | $20.55 |
| 8 | Washington | $47,308 | $22.74 |
| 9 | Iowa | $40,663 | $19.55 |
| 10 | Vermont | $40,656 | $19.55 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,862 | $19.16 |
| 12 | Colorado | $43,294 | $20.81 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $41,797 | $20.09 |
| 14 | Nevada | $42,706 | $20.53 |
| 15 | Michigan | $39,334 | $18.91 |
| 16 | Indiana | $38,738 | $18.62 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $45,524 | $21.89 |
| 18 | Delaware | $43,368 | $20.85 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $37,919 | $18.23 |
| 20 | Maine | $38,210 | $18.37 |
| 21 | Alabama | $38,347 | $18.44 |
| 22 | Alaska | $43,661 | $20.99 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $39,013 | $18.76 |
| 24 | Montana | $38,020 | $18.28 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $36,939 | $17.76 |
| 26 | Texas | $39,415 | $18.95 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $38,528 | $18.52 |
| 28 | Utah | $37,596 | $18.07 |
| 29 | Illinois | $38,232 | $18.38 |
| 30 | Virginia | $39,024 | $18.76 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $37,490 | $18.02 |
| 32 | Idaho | $37,496 | $18.03 |
| 33 | Kansas | $37,462 | $18.01 |
| 34 | New York | $39,675 | $19.07 |
| 35 | Maryland | $40,491 | $19.47 |
| 36 | Ohio | $34,910 | $16.78 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $34,742 | $16.70 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $34,716 | $16.69 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $41,431 | $19.92 |
| 40 | Arizona | $35,887 | $17.25 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $36,172 | $17.39 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $36,652 | $17.62 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $39,148 | $18.82 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $35,844 | $17.23 |
| 45 | Florida | $36,877 | $17.73 |
| 46 | California | $36,904 | $17.74 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $34,273 | $16.48 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $33,709 | $16.21 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $33,269 | $15.99 |
| 50 | Georgia | $35,257 | $16.95 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $33,634 | $16.17 |
Lathe machinist salary details
A lathe machinist's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a lathe machinist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $39,651 | $3,304 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying lathe machinist jobs
The highest paying types of lathe machinists are machinist class b, machinist supervisor, and maintenance machinist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinder | $33,001 | $2,750 | $15.87 | 3,409 |
| Tool Technician | $42,908 | $3,576 | $20.63 | 78,258 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | $41,685 | $3,474 | $20.04 | 32,345 |
| Welder/Machinist | $38,338 | $3,195 | $18.43 | 17,543 |
| Manual Machinist | $48,038 | $4,003 | $23.10 | 9,149 |
| Maintenance Machinist | $52,077 | $4,340 | $25.04 | 83,042 |
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Lathe machinist salary trends
The average lathe machinist salary has risen by $5,727 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lathe machinist earned $33,924 annually, but today, they earn $39,651 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for lathe machinists over the last decade.
Compare lathe machinist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average lathe machinist salary over time
Compare lathe machinist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Lathe machinist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,700 | $19.06 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $38,400 | $18.47 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $37,700 | $18.14 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $36,800 | $17.72 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $36,100 | $17.34 | +2.8% |
Recently added lathe machinist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascenteceng | Lathe Machinist I | Tualatin, OR | 06/30/2025 | $45,914 |
| Lsismpl | Senior Swiss Lathe Machinist (DAY Shift) | Ham Lake, MN | 06/26/2025 | $73,045 |
| Aerotek | Lathe Machinist | Washington, MO | 06/24/2025 | $54,262 |
| Aerotek | Swiss Lathe Machinist | Orange, CA | 06/21/2025 | $52,000 |
| Aerotek | Lathe Machinist | Milwaukee, WI | 06/20/2025 | $66,560 |
| M&R Manufacturing LLC | Mazak Lathe Machinist | Houston, TX | 06/10/2025 | $54,262 |
| Swiss MacHinist/Operator In Vista, California | Lathe Machinist | Goleta, CA | 06/10/2025 | $58,436 |
| Johnson Service Group | Lathe or Mills Machinist-1St. & 2Nd Shift | Simi Valley, CA | 06/02/2025 | $54,262 |
| A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists | Senior Lathe Machinist | Hartford, CT | 06/02/2025 | $56,349 |
| Hiring Team | Lathe Machinist | Goleta, CA | 06/01/2025 | $58,436 |
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