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Average salary by job family in Riverside
| Legal | $155,890 |
|---|---|
| Management | $132,000 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $124,370 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $109,370 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $104,010 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $97,240 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,920 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $78,940 |
| Construction and Extraction | $72,090 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $71,780 |
| Community and Social Service | $70,670 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $68,160 |
| Protective Service | $67,260 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $54,220 |
| Sales and Related | $51,360 |
| Production | $51,050 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,780 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,890 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,790 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,570 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Riverside
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$303,560
- Family Medicine Physicians$296,710
- Psychiatrists$294,420
- Nurse Anesthetists$276,570
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$252,590
- Physicians, All Other$230,680
- Chief Executives$220,110
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$216,440
- Podiatrists$200,220
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$200,140
Most common jobs in Riverside and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 102,760 | $35,430 | $34,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 77,160 | $43,350 | $43,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 69,820 | $46,160 | $46,060 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 51,310 | $41,250 | $42,280 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,270 | $41,230 | $36,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 40,230 | $64,130 | $60,580 |
| Cashiers | 35,730 | $38,650 | $35,700 |
| Registered Nurses | 35,290 | $136,670 | $133,940 |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,620 | $48,180 | $46,270 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 24,180 | $49,840 | $47,850 |
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Cost of living in Riverside
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 106.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,160 therefore buys what $61,216 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $585,378, 6.8 times the median household income of $86,031.
$585,378typical home value
$86,031median household income
106.4BEA price parity
4,637,725metro population
Take-home pay in Riverside
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,430 | $32,386 | $2,699 |
| Median wage | $48,400 | $39,973 | $3,331 |
| Average wage | $65,160 | $52,396 | $4,366 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,210 | $58,796 | $4,900 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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Salaries for every job in Riverside
Legal5 jobs
Management37 jobs
- Chief Executives$220K
- Natural Sciences Managers$187K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$185K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$178K
- Financial Managers$175K
- Marketing Managers$165K
- Public Relations Managers$156K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$156K
- Human Resources Managers$154K
- Fundraising Managers$147K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$145K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$144K
- Purchasing Managers$141K
- Training and Development Managers$140K
- Emergency Management Directors$139K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$136K
- Construction Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$126K
- Sales Managers$125K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$124K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Gambling Managers$114K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$114K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, All Other$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$106K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$99K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$91K
- Funeral Home Managers$84K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$81K
- Lodging Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$77K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical57 jobs
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$304K
- Family Medicine Physicians$297K
- Psychiatrists$294K
- Nurse Anesthetists$277K
- Physicians, All Other$231K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$216K
- Podiatrists$200K
- Nurse Midwives$193K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$189K
- Nurse Practitioners$172K
- Neurologists$169K
- Veterinarians$168K
- Physician Assistants$160K
- Physicians, Pathologists$159K
- Pharmacists$157K
- Dentists, General$155K
- Anesthesiologists$154K
- Optometrists$141K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$140K
- Registered Nurses$137K
- Radiation Therapists$136K
- Surgeons, All Other$128K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$126K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$123K
- Physical Therapists$122K
- Occupational Therapists$118K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$112K
- Dental Hygienists$111K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$110K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$109K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$108K
- Audiologists$106K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$100K
- Therapists, All Other$98K
- Respiratory Therapists$98K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$93K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$93K
- Recreational Therapists$85K
- Chiropractors$83K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Athletic Trainers$81K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$79K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77K
- Surgical Technologists$75K
- Paramedics$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Exercise Physiologists$61K
- Acupuncturists$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$59K
- Psychiatric Technicians$59K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Pharmacy Technicians$54K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52K
- Dietetic Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Software Developers$140K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$139K
- Database Architects$134K
- Computer Network Architects$132K
- Actuaries$130K
- Data Scientists$125K
- Information Security Analysts$123K
- Computer Systems Analysts$112K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$105K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104K
- Database Administrators$102K
- Statisticians$100K
- Operations Research Analysts$93K
- Web Developers$84K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$74K
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$143K
- Aerospace Engineers$141K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$131K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$128K
- Environmental Engineers$119K
- Civil Engineers$118K
- Electrical Engineers$117K
- Chemical Engineers$117K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$116K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$111K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Surveyors$106K
- Landscape Architects$106K
- Materials Engineers$105K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$100K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$86K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Mechanical Drafters$78K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$76K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$75K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$71K
- Drafters, All Other$69K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
Life, Physical, and Social Science36 jobs
- Physicists$172K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$161K
- Economists$146K
- School Psychologists$135K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$135K
- Psychologists, All Other$132K
- Materials Scientists$129K
- Sociologists$124K
- Hydrologists$113K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$113K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$113K
- Urban and Regional Planners$111K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$103K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$103K
- Microbiologists$102K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$100K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$99K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- Chemists$93K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$92K
- Forensic Science Technicians$88K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$85K
- Epidemiologists$85K
- Conservation Scientists$80K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$76K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$71K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$69K
- Biological Technicians$65K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Agricultural Technicians$55K
- Food Science Technicians$55K
- Social Science Research Assistants$53K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$109K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial Risk Specialists$105K
- Labor Relations Specialists$103K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Financial Examiners$96K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$96K
- Loan Officers$96K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$95K
- Budget Analysts$95K
- Insurance Underwriters$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$92K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$90K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Compliance Officers$88K
- Logisticians$84K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$84K
- Fundraisers$82K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$69K
- Credit Counselors$68K
Educational Instruction and Library52 jobs
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$200K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$175K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$175K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$174K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$168K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$166K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$163K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$162K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$162K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$162K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$161K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$161K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$158K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$158K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$158K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$157K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$156K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$154K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$153K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$152K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$152K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$151K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$116K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$110K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$105K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$103K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$101K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Instructional Coordinators$95K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$92K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$91K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$86K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Curators$75K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$67K
- Archivists$66K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$61K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$55K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46K
- Tutors$44K
Construction and Extraction40 jobs
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$106K
- Pile Driver Operators$101K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$87K
- Electricians$80K
- Sheet Metal Workers$76K
- Pipelayers$76K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$74K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Carpenters$74K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$69K
- Glaziers$69K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$69K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$67K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$66K
- Construction Laborers$66K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$64K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$64K
- Stonemasons$64K
- Roofers$63K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$63K
- Tapers$62K
- Tile and Stone Setters$61K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$61K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$58K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57K
- Carpet Installers$57K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$57K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56K
- Fence Erectors$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$51K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$49K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$49K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$47K
- Helpers--Carpenters$45K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29 jobs
- Producers and Directors$125K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$123K
- Art Directors$121K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$106K
- Fashion Designers$101K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$92K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Writers and Authors$88K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$86K
- Public Relations Specialists$83K
- Interior Designers$82K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$80K
- Interpreters and Translators$79K
- Editors$77K
- Designers, All Other$77K
- Film and Video Editors$76K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$76K
- Graphic Designers$75K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$71K
- Broadcast Technicians$71K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$70K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$69K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$62K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Lighting Technicians$59K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Photographers$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
- Floral Designers$46K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$98K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$94K
- Healthcare Social Workers$92K
- Social Workers, All Other$90K
- Clergy$78K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$75K
- Health Education Specialists$70K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$58K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
- Counselors, All Other$50K
- Religious Workers, All Other$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair43 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$131K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$121K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$95K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$90K
- Avionics Technicians$86K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$85K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$81K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80K
- Millwrights$78K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Riggers$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$73K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$73K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$67K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$67K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$65K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$64K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$63K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$61K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$60K
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$54K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$46K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
- Bicycle Repairers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$157K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$144K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$131K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$124K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$105K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$96K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$86K
- Firefighters$84K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$81K
- Transportation Security Screeners$66K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61K
- Animal Control Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$49K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$47K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$45K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Security Guards$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$42K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
Office and Administrative Support48 jobs
- Meter Readers, Utilities$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$74K
- Brokerage Clerks$70K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56K
- Bill and Account Collectors$56K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$52K
- Word Processors and Typists$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- File Clerks$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$49K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$49K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$49K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39K
- Gambling Cage Workers$39K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Engineers$116K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115K
- Real Estate Brokers$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$81K
- Advertising Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$73K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Travel Agents$47K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45K
- Telemarketers$45K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$39K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$38K
Production82 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$139K
- Gas Plant Operators$114K
- Power Plant Operators$94K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$86K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$85K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$79K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$69K
- Tool and Die Makers$67K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$60K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$59K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Woodworkers, All Other$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$50K
- Etchers and Engravers$50K
- Furniture Finishers$49K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$49K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$49K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$48K
- Upholsterers$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$47K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$44K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Bakers$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$40K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
Transportation and Material Moving30 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$253K
- Commercial Pilots$139K
- Air Traffic Controllers$97K
- Transportation Inspectors$93K
- Crane and Tower Operators$74K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Traffic Technicians$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$62K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$58K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Driver/Sales Workers$48K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$47K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$43K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Passenger Attendants$39K
- Parking Attendants$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
Personal Care and Service27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$69K
- Embalmers$57K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- Residential Advisors$52K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52K
- Crematory Operators$50K
- Tour and Travel Guides$47K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$46K
- Concierges$43K
- Childcare Workers$43K
- Costume Attendants$43K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Gambling Dealers$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40K
- Funeral Attendants$38K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Bartenders$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Cooks, Fast Food$41K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$41K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Dishwashers$38K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$81K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$80K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$64K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$63K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Psychiatric Aides$56K
- Phlebotomists$55K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Orderlies$51K
- Pharmacy Aides$50K
- Medical Assistants$49K
- Nursing Assistants$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44K
- Physical Therapist Aides$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61K
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$58K
- Agricultural Inspectors$54K
- Forest and Conservation Workers$44K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$41K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37K
Jobs paid by the hour in Riverside
For 3 jobs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $55.75 | $45.45 | 190 |
| Dancers | $27.36 | $22.75 | 170 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $22.20 | $18.36 | 60 |
Average salary in nearby cities
- San Diego, CA$79,060 average · cost of living 112
- El Centro, CA$61,630 average · cost of living 95
- Los Angeles, CA$77,270 average · cost of living 114
- Las Vegas, NV$60,800 average · cost of living 100
- Bakersfield, CA$64,650 average · cost of living 101
- Lake Havasu City, AZ$54,860 average · cost of living 94
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Salary in Riverside: questions
What is a good salary in Riverside?
Half of all workers in the Riverside metro earn less than $48,400 and the average is $65,160. Earning more than $75,210 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Riverside to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $74,265, because prices here are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Riverside?
Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($303,560), Family Medicine Physicians ($296,710), Psychiatrists ($294,420).
What is the average salary in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, where the average salary is $65,160 a year and the median $48,400. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for San Bernardino, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Ontario?
Ontario is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, where the average salary is $65,160 a year and the median $48,400. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Ontario, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140), all occupations and 671 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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