Chemical Engineer salary in Oxnard, CA
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Thousand Oaks, Camarillo.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$144,985
Middle 50%$134.7k–$160.2k
vs. national median+22%comparison median $118,700
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,813 |
| 25th | $134,685 |
| 50th (median) | $144,985 |
| 75th | $160,179 |
| 90th | $174,432 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $121,500 | $119,000 | $150,220 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $119,625 | $97,781 | $126,020 | 18 |
| FY2024 | $125,713 | $112,026 | $139,915 | 14 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 6 |
Cost of living
Oxnard's median Chemical Engineer salary of $144,985 is worth about $131,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Oxnard = 110.5).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen | $144,985 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.