Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,100 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $79,450
Employed locally 2,900
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $66,630
    90th
    $79,450

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 55% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,430
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,480

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,730
    Light Truck Drivers $42,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Oxnard, CA is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Oxnard, CA is 2.9% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.