Advertisement
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 |
Advertisement
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
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
Advertisement
What locals say: vote a badge
Tap the badges that describe this place. One vote per badge and visitor, no account. A badge shows in the city rankings after 3 votes.
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 $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $78,204, 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).
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.
- 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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.