Nursing Assistants Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,330 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $54,120
Employed locally 1,950
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $41,190
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $54,120

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 42% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Napa, CA $48,070
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Salinas, CA $47,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,870
    Medical Assistants $48,340
    Dental Assistants $55,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $54,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,750
    Massage Therapists $48,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Oxnard, CA is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Oxnard, CA is 14.7% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,190.