Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $87,670 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.15
10th percentile $54,310
90th percentile $156,450
Employed locally 50
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,310
    25th
    $62,660
    50th (median)
    $87,670
    75th
    $122,320
    90th
    $156,450

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 82% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $160,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $116,130
    Lake Charles, LA $113,350
    Mississippi $112,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810

    Nearby metros — Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $101,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,650
    Paducah, KY-IL $88,600
    California $79,560
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,970

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,100
    Light Truck Drivers $42,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Oxnard, CA is $42.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.48 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries?

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Oxnard, CA is 2.5% above the national median of $85,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $54,310 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,660.