Childcare Workers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,610 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $34,090
90th percentile $49,000
Employed locally 700
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,090
    25th
    $34,820
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $49,000

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Childcare Workers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290

    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
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,150
    Animal Caretakers $35,600
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Oxnard, CA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Oxnard, CA is 17.3% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,090 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,820.