Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is 850.
  • Social Workers in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura earn an average of $57,640 per year or $27.71 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Social Workers who work in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is less than 1%.

Rankings for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura

  • Ranks #11 in California for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #73 in the nation for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #74 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Social Workers earn an average of $57,640 or $27.71 per hour which is 11% less than the California average salary of $64,940.

AverageOxnard-Thousand Oaks-VenturaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.71$31.22-11.24%
Annual Salary$57,640$64,940-11.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Social Workers earn an average of $57,640 or $27.71 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageOxnard-Thousand Oaks-VenturaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.71$26.395.00%
Annual Salary$57,640$54,8805.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura earns an average annual salary of $51,741 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is 11% higher than the California average, which means Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $64,940.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,833.
  • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura average salary is $57,640.
  • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,741.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura$57,640111.40%$51,741
California$64,940110.38%$58,833
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,140 and $62,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,640, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year85Under $38,830
15%2 – 4 years128$38,830 – $44,140
25%5 – 9 years212$44,140 – $61,190
25%10 – 14 years212$61,190 – $62,950
15%15 – 20 years128$61,190 – $77,640
10%20+ years85Above $77,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $57,640, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($115,810), School Psychologists ($103,140), Health Care Social Workers ($79,080), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,760).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$115,810
School Psychologists$103,140
Health Care Social Workers$79,080
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,650
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,760
Social Workers$57,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is 850.

Social Workers earn an average of $57,640 per year or $27.71 per hour in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Social Workers earn an average of $51,741 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($115,810), School Psychologists($103,140), Health Care Social Workers($79,080).


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