Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Oxnard, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,750 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 430
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $46,440
    90th
    $48,290

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    New Haven, CT $57,320
    Rhode Island $48,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,040

    Nearby metros — Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,620
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,280
    Salinas, CA $45,740
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,560

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,870
    Nursing Assistants$45,330
    Medical Assistants$48,340
    Dental Assistants$55,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$54,020
    Massage Therapists$48,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Oxnard, CA is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Oxnard, CA is 19.9% above the national median of $37,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.