Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $54,480 +11% vs national
Median hourly $26.19
10th percentile $42,560
90th percentile $75,000
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,560
    25th
    $47,790
    50th (median)
    $54,480
    75th
    $70,550
    90th
    $75,000

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    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 Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Oxnard, CA is $26.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Oxnard, CA is 11% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,560 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,790.