Real Estate Brokers Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $63,950 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $191,460
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $126,400
    90th
    $191,460

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 74% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Brokers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $157,100
    Springfield, MA $123,090
    Iowa $116,920
    Massachusetts $112,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,910
    Vallejo, CA $106,680

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Brokers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,910
    Vallejo, CA $106,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Salinas, CA $85,700
    Redding, CA $85,580
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $82,990

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,040
    Retail Salespersons $35,490
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Brokers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Riverside, CA is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.45 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Real Estate Brokers salaries?

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Riverside, CA is 11.5% below the national median of $72,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Brokers in Riverside?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.