Technical Writers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $90,020 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.28
10th percentile $56,470
90th percentile $130,190
Employed locally 70
National median $91,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,470
    25th
    $68,990
    50th (median)
    $90,020
    75th
    $107,610
    90th
    $130,190

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Technical Writers salary vs area income 84% Median Technical Writers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Technical Writers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $182,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,850
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $125,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,480
    Connecticut $109,400

    Nearby metros — Technical Writers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $182,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,850
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,480
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $107,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $103,960

    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 Technical Writers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Technical Writers in Oxnard, CA is $43.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.34 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Technical Writers salaries?

    The median Technical Writers salary in Oxnard, CA is 1.8% below the national median of $91,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Technical Writers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Technical Writers (10th percentile) earn around $56,470 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,990.