Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,820 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $44,540
90th percentile $95,200
Employed locally 840
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,540
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $74,590
    90th
    $95,200

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 57% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,450
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,940
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,970
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,020
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $70,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Oxnard, CA is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.18 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries?

    The median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary in Oxnard, CA is 1.7% above the national median of $59,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,540 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.