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How much does a welding make in Oxnard?

$46,030a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,836 a month.

Hourly
$22.13
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
92 of 128
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,250Median: $46,030Highest 10%: $61,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,250$18.39
25th$41,990$20.19
Median$46,030$22.13
75th$55,750$26.80
90th$61,560$29.60

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for weldings.

San Francisco, CA$54,390
San Jose, CA$52,800
Sacramento, CA$51,110
San Diego, CA$49,390
Riverside, CA$47,440
Los Angeles, CA$45,990
Welding salary in California Welding 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
Welder$54,560
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,450
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Oxnard?

The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $22.13 ($46,030 a year).

Do weldings make more in Oxnard than the national average?

No: $46,030 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.

How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,940, so Oxnard pays 6% less.

Where does Oxnard rank for welding pay?

92 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Oxnard?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,560 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.