As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Lathe Operator in Wisconsin is $61,683, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,186 weekly, or $5,140 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $48,923 to $70,380. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,004) and 75th percentile ($66,235), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,380 per year. This $11,231 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, Wisconsin Lathe Operator often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $48,923 WI May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $55,004 WI May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $61,683 WI May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $66,235 WI May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,380 WI May 18, 2021
25% $55,004 10% $48,923 90% $70,380 75% $66,235 $61,683 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $61,263 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $62,445 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $64,153 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $64,743 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $63,956 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $63,956 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $62,117 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $64,743 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $65,203 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $61,263 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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