Chemists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,140 -6% vs national
Median hourly $38.05
10th percentile $53,350
90th percentile $125,860
Employed locally 180
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,350
    25th
    $60,840
    50th (median)
    $79,140
    75th
    $99,740
    90th
    $125,860

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 74% Median Chemists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Decatur, AL $103,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,600

    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 Chemists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Oxnard, CA is $38.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.17 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Oxnard, CA is 6% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $53,350 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,840.