SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Oxnard
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Oxnard, CA is $58,580 per year, close to the national median of $60,390 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Oxnard, CA is $58,580 per year, close to the national median of $60,390 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $41,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,920 to $61,780.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $71,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 280th of 489 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $46,920 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,580 | −3.0% |
| 75th | $61,780 | +2.3% |
| 90th | $79,830 | +32.2% |
| Mean | $58,010 | −3.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $71,470 | 1,040 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $67,140 | 470 | |
| 3 | Vallejo | $62,470 | 70 | |
| 4 | Sacramento | $60,870 | 260 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $58,070 | 2,330 | |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $57,610 | 80 | |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $57,390 | 40 | |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $57,380 | 90 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $57,270 | 910 | |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $56,630 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oxnard run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $58,580 buys what $52,918 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,918US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,580 a year, 3.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,830 to $79,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $71,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Technicians in Oxnard, CA?
The median annual wage is $58,580, or $28.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,390, so pay in Oxnard, CA is 3.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oxnard, CA earns more than $79,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $71,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Oxnard, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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