Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $95,990 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.15
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $165,310
Employed locally 740
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $67,340
    50th (median)
    $95,990
    75th
    $127,420
    90th
    $165,310

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 112% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $168,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, MN $156,910
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $137,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $135,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $125,300
    California $123,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850

    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 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Riverside, CA is $46.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.18 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary in Riverside, CA is 4.1% below the national median of $100,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Riverside?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,340.