salary$169,920 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$130,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,970per year
Jobs in the area1,710people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Riverside?
Cheap. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 17.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $169,920 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $130,630 and $213,970.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 17.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.