Photographers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,230 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $82,800
Employed locally 100
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $45,230
    75th
    $59,130
    90th
    $82,800

    Oxnard economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    California $50,610

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $44,330
    Public Relations Specialists $78,940
    Graphic Designers $65,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,650
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,580
    Editors $75,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Oxnard, CA is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Oxnard, CA is 6.4% above the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.