Machinists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $52,790 -6% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $77,920
Employed locally 590
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $77,920

    Oxnard economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    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 Machinists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Oxnard, CA is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.70 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Oxnard, CA is 6% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.