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Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.75/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 36 added vs 8 removed)

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 208 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate9—$29.75/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier9——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist8——
Pharmacy6——
Cook / Kitchen6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Contract4——
Intern3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$29.80/hr n=8
Healthcare71——
Food Service / Restaurants26——
Consumer Goods26—$29.85/hr n=7
Manufacturing15——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Pharmacy6
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Engineering5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses8
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Occupational Therapists4
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians4
  • Software Developers3
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Healthcare71
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Manufacturing15
  • Government / Public Sector11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified156 · 75%
  • Part-time36 · 17%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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