Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,970 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.89
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $135,070
Employed locally 370
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $64,840
    50th (median)
    $82,970
    75th
    $101,970
    90th
    $135,070

    Oxnard economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,460
    Marriage and Family Therapists $49,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $102,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,940
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $55,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Oxnard, CA is $39.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.91 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Oxnard, CA is 21.9% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,840.