Biological Technicians Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,400 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $84,070
Employed locally 100
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $44,280
    50th (median)
    $55,400
    75th
    $74,010
    90th
    $84,070

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Biological Technicians salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570

    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 Biological Technicians make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Oxnard, CA is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.33 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Oxnard, CA is 6.5% above the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Technicians in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,280.