Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,920 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $67,910
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $51,820
    90th
    $67,910

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Bend, OR $58,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $69,870
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Oxnard, CA is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Oxnard, CA is 12.8% above the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.