Materials Engineers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $113,870 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $54.74
10th percentile $86,880
90th percentile $130,470
Employed locally 40
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,880
    25th
    $105,410
    50th (median)
    $113,870
    75th
    $124,330
    90th
    $130,470

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 106% Median Materials Engineers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Boulder, CO $141,320
    Washington $140,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180

    Nearby metros — Materials Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,560
    Decatur, AL $130,550
    California $127,550
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $127,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $125,580

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$110,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$143,790
    Civil Engineers$106,420
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$101,100
    Engineers, All Other$123,730
    Electrical Engineers$126,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Oxnard, CA is $54.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.04 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Oxnard, CA is 5.1% above the national median of $108,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Engineers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,880 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,410.