Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $76,240 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.66
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $103,280
Employed locally 300
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $76,240
    75th
    $96,780
    90th
    $103,280

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Salinas, CA $90,610
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,790

    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 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Oxnard, CA is $36.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.26 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Oxnard, CA is 30.9% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.