Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $81,110 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $131,470
Employed locally 60
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $67,850
    50th (median)
    $81,110
    75th
    $131,470
    90th
    $131,470

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crane and Tower Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Worcester, MA $133,820
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $132,560
    Nevada $129,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Hawaii $115,870
    Urban Honolulu, HI $115,860

    Nearby metros — Crane and Tower Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,440
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $79,280
    Casper, WY $77,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,270
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $75,980

    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 Crane and Tower Operators make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Oxnard, CA is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.55 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Crane and Tower Operators salaries?

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Oxnard, CA is 22.2% above the national median of $66,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Crane and Tower Operators in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,850.