Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $105,660 +3% vs national
Median hourly $50.80
10th percentile $70,930
90th percentile $161,600
Employed locally 280
National median $102,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,930
    25th
    $80,780
    50th (median)
    $105,660
    75th
    $131,400
    90th
    $161,600

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary vs area income 98% Median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $165,700
    Lexington Park, MD $159,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $129,940
    Rochester, MN $128,820

    Nearby metros — Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $165,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,580
    California $127,010
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $111,040

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $138,480
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $65,730
    Computer Systems Analysts $123,430
    Data Scientists $129,360
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Oxnard, CA is $50.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.16 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salaries?

    The median Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in Oxnard, CA is 3% above the national median of $102,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (10th percentile) earn around $70,930 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,780.