Environmental Engineers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $134,700 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.76
10th percentile $79,210
90th percentile $184,720
Employed locally 90
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,210
    25th
    $96,880
    50th (median)
    $134,700
    75th
    $156,310
    90th
    $184,720

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Redding, CA $137,810
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260

    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 Environmental Engineers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Oxnard, CA is $64.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Oxnard, CA is 29.3% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,210 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,880.