salary$131,160 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,780per year
Jobs in the area5,710people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 30.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $131,160 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $94,360 and $169,780.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 30.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.