Tax Preparers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,880 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $99,080
Employed locally 170
National median $50,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $74,620
    90th
    $99,080

    Oxnard economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Tax Preparers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Alaska $77,010
    Anchorage, AK $77,010
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Jefferson City, MO $75,990

    Nearby metros — Tax Preparers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,670
    California $73,210
    Modesto, CA $64,630
    Fresno, CA $61,560

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,850
    Accountants and Auditors $92,450
    Human Resources Specialists $78,910
    Management Analysts $102,730
    Project Management Specialists $101,590
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Preparers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Preparers in Oxnard, CA is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.78 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Tax Preparers salaries?

    The median Tax Preparers salary in Oxnard, CA is 11.2% below the national median of $50,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tax Preparers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Tax Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.