Physicists Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $163,210 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $78.47
10th percentile $100,480
90th percentile $239,930
Employed locally 50
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,480
    25th
    $116,080
    50th (median)
    $163,210
    75th
    $232,160
    90th
    $239,930

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 152% Median Physicists salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $214,520
    California $180,900
    North Carolina $170,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $165,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $153,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $150,490

    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 Physicists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Oxnard, CA is $78.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.35 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Oxnard, CA is 1.9% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $100,480 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,080.