Animal Caretakers Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $35,600 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $33,520
90th percentile $45,210
Employed locally 560
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,520
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $35,600
    75th
    $37,280
    90th
    $45,210

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 33% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 67% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $36,370
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,500
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,050
    Childcare Workers $37,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,150
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Oxnard, CA is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Oxnard, CA is 6.4% above the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,520 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.