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Childcare Workers Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$38,340

Mean: $40,680

~$29,905 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$18.43

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

F

Difficult

Affordability score: 13/100

Monthly surplus

$142/mo

Savings rate

5%

Childcare Workers salary in Oxnard, CA — median $38,340/year, range $36,710-$44,150

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$36,710

Median

$38,340

75th %

$44,150

Median is in the 22th percentile of the typical range

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About Childcare Workers salaries in Oxnard, CA

Childcare Workers in Oxnard, CA earn a median of $38,340 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $40,680, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most childcare workers in this area earn between $36,710 and $44,150. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $18.43 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

2% growthSlower than average (BLS 2024–2034)

2% growth. Demand for childcare is enormous, but the pay hasn't kept up — it's one of the lowest-paid occupations relative to how important the work is. Some states are starting to subsidize childcare worker wages to address the shortage.

Worth knowing: Getting a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or associate's degree opens the door to preschool teaching or childcare center director roles, both of which pay significantly more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a childcare workers in Oxnard?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $38,340. The average (mean) is $40,680, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a childcare workers make per hour in Oxnard?

About $18.43/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for childcare workers in Oxnard?

The middle 50% earn between $36,710 and $44,150. Below $36,710 is typically entry-level; above $44,150 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $38,340 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$38,340$29,905
Monthly$3,195$2,492
Biweekly$1,475$1,150
Weekly$737$575
Hourly (40h/wk)$18.43$14.38
Hourly (35h/wk)$21.07$16.43
Hourly (30h/wk)$24.58$19.17
Daily (8h)$147$115

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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