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How much does an inspector make in Oxnard?

$51,240a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,270 a month.

Hourly
$24.63
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
120 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,670Median: $51,240Highest 10%: $75,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,670$18.59
25th$44,980$21.63
Median$51,240$24.63
75th$61,690$29.66
90th$75,210$36.16

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Hanford, CA$62,480
San Francisco, CA$62,340
San Jose, CA$60,610
San Diego, CA$59,550
San Luis Obispo, CA$57,840
Santa Maria, CA$56,890
Vallejo, CA$55,700
Sacramento, CA$54,450
Modesto, CA$53,560
Redding, CA$51,690
Los Angeles, CA$51,560
Santa Rosa, CA$51,520
Santa Cruz, CA$51,210
Merced, CA$49,940
Yuba City, CA$49,600
Napa, CA$49,400
Stockton, CA$48,020
Riverside, CA$47,140
Bakersfield, CA$46,710
El Centro, CA$46,130
Visalia, CA$46,030
Chico, CA$44,680
Fresno, CA$44,550
Salinas, CA$44,500
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Related jobs in Oxnard

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$92,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,310
Tool and Die Maker$72,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,500
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$58,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,310
Machinist$56,530
Welder$54,560
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,450
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Oxnard?

The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $24.63 ($51,240 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Oxnard than the national average?

Yes: $51,240 against $48,570 nationally, 5% more.

How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $54,300, so Oxnard pays 6% less.

Where does Oxnard rank for inspector pay?

120 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Oxnard?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,210 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.