Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $104,770 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.37
10th percentile $68,880
90th percentile $171,050
Employed locally 70
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,880
    25th
    $96,470
    50th (median)
    $104,770
    75th
    $126,910
    90th
    $171,050

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 98% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Texas $155,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $122,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $120,550
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $115,240

    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 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Oxnard, CA is $50.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.40 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Oxnard, CA is 5.6% above the national median of $99,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $68,880 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,470.