Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $93,500 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.95
10th percentile $75,470
90th percentile $162,210
Employed locally 50
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,470
    25th
    $82,770
    50th (median)
    $93,500
    75th
    $127,230
    90th
    $162,210

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 87% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biochemists and Biophysicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $174,880
    Knoxville, TN $149,140
    Florida $148,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    Arkansas $143,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850

    Nearby metros — Biochemists and Biophysicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850
    California $130,240
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $129,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $127,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $110,460

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $100,890
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,190
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,470
    School Psychologists $122,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Oxnard, CA is $44.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.98 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Oxnard, CA is 9.8% below the national median of $103,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $75,470 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,770.