Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,760 -3% vs national
Median hourly $39.79
10th percentile $60,250
90th percentile $124,530
Employed locally 40
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,250
    25th
    $66,660
    50th (median)
    $82,760
    75th
    $99,810
    90th
    $124,530

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 77% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    New Jersey $102,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $99,140
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,950
    Lancaster, PA $95,110
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $95,090

    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 Scientists and Technologists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Oxnard, CA is $39.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.11 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Food Scientists and Technologists salaries?

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Oxnard, CA is 3% below the national median of $85,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Scientists and Technologists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,250 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,660.