salary$34,910 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,300per year
Jobs in the area4,530people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 113.4% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $34,910 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,320 and $64,300.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 113.4% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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.