Conservation Scientists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,560 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.25
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $131,440
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $62,740
    50th (median)
    $79,560
    75th
    $104,300
    90th
    $131,440

    Oxnard economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    California $81,620

    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 Conservation Scientists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Oxnard, CA is $38.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.57 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Oxnard, CA is 17.1% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,740.