Microbiologists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,540 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.72
10th percentile $62,930
90th percentile $130,250
Employed locally 30
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,930
    25th
    $74,880
    50th (median)
    $80,540
    75th
    $104,870
    90th
    $130,250

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 75% Median Microbiologists salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Microbiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    Worcester, MA $127,120
    Massachusetts $126,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,590

    Nearby metros — Microbiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,590
    Vallejo, CA $115,980
    Modesto, CA $113,870

    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 Microbiologists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Oxnard, CA is $38.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.62 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Oxnard, CA is 7.8% below the national median of $87,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Microbiologists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,930 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,880.