Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,960 +37.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.92
10th percentile $50,890
90th percentile $128,500
Employed locally 800
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,890
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $80,960
    75th
    $119,170
    90th
    $128,500

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,220

    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 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oxnard, CA is $38.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.40 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Oxnard, CA is 37.9% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,890 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.