Retail Salespersons Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,490 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $33,560
90th percentile $49,620
Employed locally 38,030
National median $34,580

Compare Retail Salespersons salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Riverside, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Retail Salespersons
in
Riverside, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,560
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $35,490
    75th
    $41,640
    90th
    $49,620

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Vallejo, CA $37,450

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,040
    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
    Parts Salespersons $37,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Riverside, CA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Riverside, CA is 2.6% above the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Riverside?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,560 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.