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Oxnard, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+38 this week — 38 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Oxnard, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Oxnard, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 251 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Oxnard, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oxnard, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$29.85/hr n=5
Contract15——
Full-time8——
Intern3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail93—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare71——
Food Service / Restaurants68——
Consumer Goods28—$29.85/hr n=7
Manufacturing15——

Top categories

  • Food Service17
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Retail Associate9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses8
  • Managers, All Other7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Occupational Therapists4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail93
  • Healthcare71
  • Food Service / Restaurants68
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Manufacturing15
  • Government / Public Sector11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified189 · 75%
  • Part-time35 · 14%
  • Contract15 · 6%
  • Full-time8 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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