Nurse Practitioners Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $162,470 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $78.11
10th percentile $99,990
90th percentile $207,990
Employed locally 1,630
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,990
    25th
    $135,290
    50th (median)
    $162,470
    75th
    $194,440
    90th
    $207,990

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 189% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 89% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Riverside, CA is $78.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.87 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Riverside, CA is 25.7% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Riverside?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,990 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,290.