As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Lathe Operator in Massachusetts is $67,926, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,306 weekly, or $5,661 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lathe Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lathe Operator in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $53,874 to $77,503. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,571) and 75th percentile ($72,939), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,503 per year. This $12,368 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Injection Molding, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Lathe Operator often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Lathe Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $53,874 MA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $60,571 MA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $67,926 MA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $72,939 MA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $77,503 MA May 18, 2021
25% $60,571 10% $53,874 90% $77,503 75% $72,939 $67,926 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $68,880 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $69,603 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $69,996 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $69,340 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $69,143 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $73,608 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $70,128 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $73,608 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $73,608 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $71,704 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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