Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,630 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $64,770
90th percentile $107,330
Employed locally 70
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,770
    25th
    $71,340
    50th (median)
    $79,630
    75th
    $94,620
    90th
    $107,330

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $83,200

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,870
    Nursing Assistants $45,330
    Medical Assistants $48,340
    Dental Assistants $55,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $54,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Oxnard, CA is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.66 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Oxnard, CA is 16.5% above the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $64,770 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,340.