SOC 29-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians — Oxnard
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $44,810 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $45,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $44,810 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $45,570. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,120 and $59,320. The lowest tenth earn under $34,450, while the highest tenth earn more than $67,390.
Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $102,540. Of the 489 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 402nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,450 | −24.4% |
| 25th | $37,120 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $44,810 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $59,320 | +30.2% |
| 90th | $67,390 | +47.9% |
| Mean | $47,720 | +4.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $102,540 | 40 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $63,300 | 420 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $60,600 | — | |
| 4 | San Diego | $60,440 | 310 | |
| 5 | San Jose | $51,300 | 340 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $49,460 | 130 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $47,680 | 210 | |
| 8 | Bakersfield | $46,850 | 70 | |
| 9 | Fresno | $46,500 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oxnard run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $44,810 buys what $40,479 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,479US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,810 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,450 to $67,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $102,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Oxnard, CA?
The median annual wage is $44,810, or $21.54 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 $45,570, so pay in Oxnard, CA is 1.7% 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 $67,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,450 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 Santa Rosa, at $102,540 per year.
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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