Audiologists pay range in Riverside
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $188,440 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Riverside earn between $59,700 and $137,420.
- $60K10th
- $60K25th
- $97KMedian
- $137K75th
- $188K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,880 | $8,823 | $50.90 |
| Median | $97,300 | $8,108 | $46.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,700 | $4,975 | $28.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,420 | $11,452 | $66.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Riverside vs. California and the U.S.
Audiologists in Riverside earn 6% less than the California average ($112,680) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $105,880 | $97,300 | $59,700 | $188,440 | n/a |
| California | $112,680 | $114,910 | $62,090 | $158,640 | 1,740 |
| United States | $97,740 | $95,780 | $64,610 | $133,120 | 13,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audiologists salary after taxes in Riverside
On the average salary of $105,880, a single filer in Riverside takes home about $77,562 a year, or $6,463 a month and $2,983 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross 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.
Is Riverside a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4), so the average $105,880 buys what about $99,472 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Riverside ($48,400). A typical home costs $585,378, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in other California cities
Riverside ranks 6th of 7 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($132,330).
- San Jose$132,330
- San Francisco$128,740
- Sacramento$127,820
- Los Angeles$125,960
- Fresno$110,730
- Riverside$105,880
- San Diego$84,440
Highest-paying cities for audiologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,330).
- San Jose, CA$132,330
- San Francisco, CA$128,740
- Sacramento, CA$127,820
- Seattle, WA$126,310
- Los Angeles, CA$125,960
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Audiologists salary in Riverside: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Riverside?
$50.90 an hour on average, and $46.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Riverside?
About $77,562 a year ($6,463 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,880. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do audiologists earn more in Riverside than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,740).
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. SOC code 29-1181; area Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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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