Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $125,690 +25% vs national
Median hourly $60.43
10th percentile $83,080
90th percentile $163,420
Employed locally 250
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,080
    25th
    $106,910
    50th (median)
    $125,690
    75th
    $143,480
    90th
    $163,420

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 117% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $100,890
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,190
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,470
    School Psychologists $122,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Chemists $79,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Oxnard, CA is $60.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.11 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Oxnard, CA is 25% above the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,080 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,910.