Chemical Technicians Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,290 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $74,510
Employed locally 120
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $47,290
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $74,510

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670

    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 Chemical Technicians make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Oxnard, CA is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Oxnard, CA is 18.2% below the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.