Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $131,440 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.19
10th percentile $86,990
90th percentile $186,260
Employed locally 320
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,990
    25th
    $107,850
    50th (median)
    $131,440
    75th
    $156,310
    90th
    $186,260

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Hardware Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $188,540
    Connecticut $188,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $184,560
    California $179,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,070

    Nearby metros — Computer Hardware Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    California $179,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $172,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $170,570
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $169,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $164,970

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $110,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,790
    Civil Engineers $106,420
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $101,100
    Engineers, All Other $123,730
    Electrical Engineers $126,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Hardware Engineers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Oxnard, CA is $63.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.30 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Computer Hardware Engineers salaries?

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Oxnard, CA is 15.2% below the national median of $155,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Hardware Engineers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,990 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,850.