Firefighters Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $74,090 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.62
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $86,690
Employed locally 610
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $59,520
    50th (median)
    $74,090
    75th
    $79,580
    90th
    $86,690

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 69% Median Firefighters salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,210
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $151,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $98,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Oxnard, CA is $35.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Oxnard, CA is 24.5% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,520.