Computer Programmers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $70,870 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.07
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $127,960
Employed locally 230
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $70,870
    75th
    $94,840
    90th
    $127,960

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 66% Median Computer Programmers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$138,480
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,790
    Computer User Support Specialists$65,730
    Computer Systems Analysts$123,430
    Data Scientists$129,360
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Oxnard, CA is $34.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.09 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Oxnard, CA is 28.2% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.