Carpenters Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $69,870 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.59
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $104,420
Employed locally 2,050
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $57,420
    50th (median)
    $69,870
    75th
    $81,230
    90th
    $104,420

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 65% Median Carpenters salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$57,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,090
    Electricians$72,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$80,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Oxnard, CA is $33.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.08 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Oxnard, CA is 17.8% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,420.