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Average salary by job family in Oxnard
| Legal | $149,870 |
|---|---|
| Management | $144,840 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $125,140 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $120,850 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $115,200 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $103,880 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $95,460 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $83,420 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $77,540 |
| Construction and Extraction | $73,170 |
| Community and Social Service | $71,560 |
| Protective Service | $71,400 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $68,170 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,890 |
| Sales and Related | $55,790 |
| Production | $51,630 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,030 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $47,150 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,610 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,640 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,370 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,980 |
Highest-paying jobs in Oxnard
- Surgeons, All Other$485,820
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$314,020
- Chief Executives$253,100
- Family Medicine Physicians$238,930
- Physicians, All Other$209,890
- Natural Sciences Managers$209,260
- Financial Managers$194,520
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$193,510
- Lawyers$191,100
- Dentists, General$189,430
Most common jobs in Oxnard and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 15,250 | $37,190 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,520 | $41,340 | $42,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,270 | $41,530 | $36,880 |
| Cashiers | 7,620 | $39,520 | $36,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,770 | $130,760 | $103,870 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,750 | $51,570 | $48,370 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,710 | $133,710 | $131,160 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,600 | $43,720 | $41,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,640 | $41,360 | $37,350 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,530 | $42,730 | $34,910 |
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Cost of living in Oxnard
Prices in the Oxnard area are 11% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 110.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,810 therefore buys what $64,966 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $883,047, 8.2 times the median household income of $107,327.
$883,047typical home value
$107,327median household income
110.5BEA price parity
838,259metro population
Take-home pay in Oxnard
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,380 | $33,111 | $2,759 |
| Median wage | $52,510 | $43,029 | $3,586 |
| Average wage | $71,810 | $56,676 | $4,723 |
| 75th percentile wage | $82,200 | $63,105 | $5,259 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Oxnard
Legal4 jobs
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$253K
- Natural Sciences Managers$209K
- Financial Managers$195K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$194K
- Marketing Managers$182K
- Human Resources Managers$169K
- Managers, All Other$167K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$160K
- Public Relations Managers$160K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$152K
- Purchasing Managers$152K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138K
- Construction Managers$137K
- Training and Development Managers$136K
- Sales Managers$134K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- General and Operations Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$129K
- Fundraising Managers$128K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$125K
- Facilities Managers$124K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, All Other$115K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$99K
- Lodging Managers$92K
- Social and Community Service Managers$89K
- Food Service Managers$81K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$71K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$174K
- Database Architects$156K
- Computer Network Architects$143K
- Information Security Analysts$140K
- Data Scientists$139K
- Database Administrators$121K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$120K
- Computer Systems Analysts$120K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$119K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Operations Research Analysts$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103K
- Computer Programmers$96K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$94K
- Computer User Support Specialists$73K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$486K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$314K
- Family Medicine Physicians$239K
- Physicians, All Other$210K
- Dentists, General$189K
- Veterinarians$162K
- Pharmacists$154K
- Nurse Practitioners$152K
- Physician Assistants$150K
- Optometrists$143K
- Registered Nurses$134K
- Dental Hygienists$124K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$121K
- Occupational Therapists$119K
- Physical Therapists$119K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$116K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$112K
- Respiratory Therapists$106K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$103K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$97K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$96K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$93K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$91K
- Surgical Technologists$83K
- Paramedics$82K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$81K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Acupuncturists$72K
- Medical Records Specialists$64K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Pharmacy Technicians$56K
- Dietetic Technicians$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
Architecture and Engineering26 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$163K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$144K
- Electrical Engineers$134K
- Aerospace Engineers$133K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$130K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$129K
- Engineers, All Other$125K
- Mechanical Engineers$121K
- Materials Engineers$120K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Civil Engineers$115K
- Industrial Engineers$107K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Surveyors$102K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98K
- Landscape Architects$94K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$93K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$82K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Drafters, All Other$74K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$73K
Life, Physical, and Social Science24 jobs
- Physicists$170K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$132K
- School Psychologists$130K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$130K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$115K
- Urban and Regional Planners$114K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$107K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$107K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$105K
- Forensic Science Technicians$105K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$103K
- Microbiologists$93K
- Chemists$92K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$90K
- Conservation Scientists$85K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$79K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$72K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$67K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$64K
- Biological Technicians$62K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Food Science Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$142K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$116K
- Project Management Specialists$114K
- Management Analysts$111K
- Logisticians$108K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$105K
- Financial Risk Specialists$102K
- Budget Analysts$101K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$99K
- Compliance Officers$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Insurance Underwriters$96K
- Credit Analysts$95K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95K
- Financial Examiners$93K
- Labor Relations Specialists$92K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$92K
- Human Resources Specialists$91K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$87K
- Cost Estimators$86K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$71K
- Tax Preparers$63K
- Credit Counselors$63K
- Fundraisers$61K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$131K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$103K
- Technical Writers$102K
- Writers and Authors$102K
- Public Relations Specialists$91K
- Editors$87K
- Film and Video Editors$82K
- Interpreters and Translators$81K
- Graphic Designers$79K
- Interior Designers$78K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$71K
- Coaches and Scouts$66K
- Audio and Video Technicians$59K
- Photographers$57K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Floral Designers$47K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$41K
Educational Instruction and Library22 jobs
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$106K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$104K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$102K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95K
- Instructional Coordinators$93K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$93K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$90K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$88K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$87K
- Archivists$86K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$86K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$79K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$69K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49K
- Tutors$49K
- Library Technicians$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$93K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$90K
- Electricians$78K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$76K
- Carpenters$76K
- Sheet Metal Workers$75K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Pipelayers$74K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$73K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$72K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$72K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$71K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$68K
- Glaziers$68K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$66K
- Roofers$66K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$65K
- Construction Laborers$64K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$61K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Tile and Stone Setters$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58K
- Fence Erectors$58K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$57K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$56K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$49K
- Helpers--Carpenters$48K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$102K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$98K
- Healthcare Social Workers$89K
- Social Workers, All Other$82K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$80K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$75K
- Clergy$74K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$70K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$65K
- Health Education Specialists$64K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$58K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$56K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$156K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$138K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$111K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$111K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$88K
- Firefighters$72K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$49K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48K
- Security Guards$44K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$130K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$127K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$96K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$89K
- Riggers$86K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$83K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$66K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$64K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Bicycle Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$87K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$77K
- Brokerage Clerks$75K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$62K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$62K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$61K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$59K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$58K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57K
- Bill and Account Collectors$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$53K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$53K
- Customer Service Representatives$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Office Clerks, General$52K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- File Clerks$48K
- Tellers$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$46K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$46K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$127K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$120K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$116K
- Real Estate Brokers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Insurance Sales Agents$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Advertising Sales Agents$82K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Travel Agents$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Telemarketers$44K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$40K
Production49 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$85K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74K
- Tool and Die Makers$69K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$63K
- Machinists$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$51K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44K
- Etchers and Engravers$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Bakers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43K
- Sewing Machine Operators$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$42K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$134K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$104K
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Bus Drivers, School$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$47K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Parking Attendants$38K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$63K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$62K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
Personal Care and Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$65K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- Animal Trainers$52K
- Residential Advisors$50K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Tour and Travel Guides$48K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Funeral Attendants$41K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Concierges$41K
- Childcare Workers$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$42K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$38K
- Dishwashers$38K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$85K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$78K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$64K
- Massage Therapists$59K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Phlebotomists$57K
- Dental Assistants$55K
- Medical Assistants$55K
- Pharmacy Aides$50K
- Medical Transcriptionists$50K
- Nursing Assistants$48K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7 jobs
- Agricultural Inspectors$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59K
- Forest and Conservation Workers$44K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$42K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$38K
Jobs paid by the hour in Oxnard
For 2 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $55.19 | $37.90 | 100 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $25.53 | $16.50 | n/a |
Average salary in nearby cities
- Santa Maria, CA$71,660 average · cost of living 109
- Los Angeles, CA$77,270 average · cost of living 114
- Bakersfield, CA$64,650 average · cost of living 101
- San Luis Obispo, CA$70,150 average · cost of living 109
- Hanford, CA$64,230 average · cost of living 102
- Visalia, CA$58,390 average · cost of living 100
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Salary in Oxnard: questions
What is a good salary in Oxnard?
Half of all workers in the Oxnard metro earn less than $52,510 and the average is $71,810. Earning more than $82,200 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Oxnard to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $77,120, because prices here are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 110.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oxnard?
Surgeons, All Other ($485,820), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($314,020), Chief Executives ($253,100).
What is the average salary in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, where the average salary is $71,810 a year and the median $52,510. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Thousand Oaks, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Ventura?
Ventura is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, where the average salary is $71,810 a year and the median $52,510. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Ventura, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (37100), all occupations and 488 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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