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How much does a welder make in Oxnard?

$54,560a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $26.23 an hour or $4,547 a month.

Hourly
$26.23
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
153 of 382
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,690Median: $54,560Highest 10%: $80,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,690$19.56
25th$47,860$23.01
Median$54,560$26.23
75th$64,250$30.89
90th$80,120$38.52

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for welders.

San Francisco, CA$64,320
San Jose, CA$64,140
Vallejo, CA$63,860
Napa, CA$62,890
San Diego, CA$62,560
El Centro, CA$58,350
Salinas, CA$58,240
Bakersfield, CA$57,360
Sacramento, CA$57,290
Santa Rosa, CA$56,720
Los Angeles, CA$56,160
San Luis Obispo, CA$53,280
Santa Maria, CA$52,800
Modesto, CA$52,590
Redding, CA$52,450
Riverside, CA$52,050
Stockton, CA$51,480
Yuba City, CA$51,040
Santa Cruz, CA$50,840
Fresno, CA$50,550
Merced, CA$50,340
Chico, CA$48,740
Hanford, CA$47,520
Visalia, CA$46,850
Welder salary in California Welder salary in all states

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
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,450
Inspector$51,240
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Oxnard?

The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $26.23 ($54,560 a year).

Do welders make more in Oxnard than the national average?

Yes: $54,560 against $53,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,060, so Oxnard pays 6% less.

Where does Oxnard rank for welder pay?

153 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Oxnard?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,120 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.