Optometrists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $125,280 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.23
10th percentile $76,760
90th percentile $179,010
Employed locally 110
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,760
    25th
    $105,780
    50th (median)
    $125,280
    75th
    $153,650
    90th
    $179,010

    Oxnard economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    Vallejo, CA $156,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,920
    Physicians, All Other$193,890
    Pharmacists$159,030
    Dental Hygienists$122,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Oxnard, CA is $60.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.97 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Oxnard, CA is 7.1% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $76,760 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,780.