Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,210 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $79,660
Employed locally 80
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $43,210
    75th
    $45,650
    90th
    $79,660

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 40% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $80,310
    Cedar Rapids, IA $63,690
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,250
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,140
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,870

    Nearby metros — Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $80,310
    Merced, CA $46,530
    Fresno, CA $46,430
    Visalia, CA $45,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,730
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $45,190

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,040
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $54,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Oxnard, CA is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Oxnard, CA is 6.6% above the national median of $40,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.