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How much does a crane and tower operator make in Oxnard?

$78,310a year

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $37.65 an hour or $6,526 a month.

Hourly
$37.65
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
35 of 167
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,210Median: $78,310Highest 10%: $86,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,210$21.25
25th$78,310$37.65
Median$78,310$37.65
75th$78,310$37.65
90th$86,420$41.55

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.

San Francisco, CA$98,410
Los Angeles, CA$81,490
San Diego, CA$79,720
Riverside, CA$78,140
Fresno, CA$77,330
Stockton, CA$77,130
Bakersfield, CA$70,840
Sacramento, CA$64,500
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Related jobs in Oxnard

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$102,300
Captain$80,100
Bus Driver$61,720
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,590
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,120
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$55,810
Bus Driver$53,560
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$45,640
Light Truck Driver$44,620
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,540
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Oxnard?

The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $37.65 ($78,310 a year).

Do crane and tower operators make more in Oxnard than the national average?

Yes: $78,310 against $68,080 nationally, 15% more.

How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $79,570, so Oxnard pays 2% less.

Where does Oxnard rank for crane and tower operator pay?

35 of 167 metro areas with data.

How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Oxnard?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,420 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.