salary$108,820 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,130per year
Jobs in the area790people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Oxnard?
OK. Rent of $2,474 a month takes 27.3% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Oxnard, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $108,820 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $73,280 and $167,130.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Oxnard?
Typical rent of $2,474 a month takes 27.3% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.