Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $120,880 +35.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.11
10th percentile $56,710
90th percentile $160,310
Employed locally 130
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,710
    25th
    $82,560
    50th (median)
    $120,880
    75th
    $137,810
    90th
    $160,310

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 113% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,600
    Vallejo, CA $165,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $157,640
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $151,980
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $143,750

    Nearby metros — Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,600
    Vallejo, CA $165,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $157,640
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $151,980
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $143,750

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,920
    Physicians, All Other $193,890
    Pharmacists $159,030
    Dental Hygienists $122,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Oxnard, CA is $58.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.95 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Oxnard, CA is 35.3% above the national median of $89,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $56,710 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,560.