Food Science Technicians Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $48,200 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $76,220
Employed locally 60
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $76,220

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Science Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $76,690
    Jacksonville, FL $76,320
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220

    Nearby metros — Food Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,780
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    Merced, CA $58,880

    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 Food Science Technicians make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Oxnard, CA is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Oxnard, CA is 2.5% below the national median of $49,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Science Technicians in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.