Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $121,050 +58.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.20
10th percentile $75,300
90th percentile $124,980
Employed locally 1,320
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,300
    25th
    $99,020
    50th (median)
    $121,050
    75th
    $123,040
    90th
    $124,980

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 113% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,260
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,370
    Firefighters $74,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $151,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $98,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Oxnard, CA is $58.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.82 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Oxnard, CA is 58.7% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $75,300 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,020.