Bookkeeper salary in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA
The median bookkeeper in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks earned $57,670 a year in May 20251. That is 13.8% above the US median of $50,670, even though it is 2.6% below the California statewide median of $59,230. Nationally that is #28 of 521 areas, in the top tenth. BLS counts about 3,250 people in this job here, 2% of the California total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | $40,720 | $57,670 | $78,030 | |
| California | $41,600 | $59,230 | $81,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $78,030, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks earns $47,720–$65,920. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $18,200 wide, between the figure for California ($22,000) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,720 | $3,393 | $19.58 | $52,542 |
| 25th percentile | $47,720 | $3,977 | $22.94 | $61,574 |
| Median | $57,670 | $4,806 | $27.73 | $74,413 |
| 75th percentile | $65,920 | $5,493 | $31.69 | $85,058 |
| 90th percentile | $78,030 | $6,502 | $37.51 | $100,684 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $9,950 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $8,250, or about $10,645 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,670 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, and the California statewide median of $59,230 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks
At the $57,670 median, a local hire costs about $74,413 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $16,743 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks
Of the 17 roles we track in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between HR assistants ($58,140) and administrative assistants ($54,170). Project Coordinator is the highest at $104,990.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +6.3% | 320 | |
| HR Assistant | +0.8% | 190 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 3,250 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -6.1% | 2,980 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -13.6% | 2,460 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks (+13.8%), between administrative assistants (+13.9%) and customer support specialists (+9.9%). The typical role here is at +8.0%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 11.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, 9.1% across California and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $47,960 in El Centro to $66,130 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $18,170 a year. Of the 7 areas in California with more bookkeepers than Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, 3 pay less: Riverside-San Bernardino, CA ($55,610), Sacramento-Roseville, CA ($56,840) and Fresno, CA ($54,170).
| Area | Median | vs Oxnard-Thousand Oaks | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA | +1.6% | 53,910 | |
| San Diego-Chula Vista, CA | +1.6% | 12,830 | |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | +1.6% | 1,070 | |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | this area | 3,250 | |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | -1.4% | 8,680 | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | -2.5% | 2,080 | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | -3.6% | 12,710 |
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks is #74 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside California, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Trenton-Princeton pay just above Oxnard-Thousand Oaks and Norwich-New London and Denver-Aurora just below. All four are within $350 a year of the median in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Oxnard-Thousand Oaks | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | +0.6% | 1,470 | pay | |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI | +0.2% | 16,510 | pay | |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | this area | 3,250 | ||
| Norwich-New London, CT | -0.2% | 910 | pay | |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | -0.3% | 14,100 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | -9.8% | 3,160 | jobs | |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | -12.6% | 3,350 | jobs | |
| Columbia, SC | -19.0% | 3,260 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA?
About $74,413 a year at the median, or $6,201 a month: $57,670 in pay plus about $16,743 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $57,670 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $40,720, the 90th $78,030, and the middle half earned $47,720 to $65,920.
Is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks cheaper than the rest of California for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $57,670 against $59,230 statewide. The next area up in California is San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles at $58,570, the next down Sacramento-Roseville at $56,840.
How many bookkeepers work in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks?
BLS counts about 3,250 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the California total of 151,870. 7 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Fresno, with about 4,310.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks?
Yes: $3,500 a year more at the median. The medians are $57,670 and $54,170.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.