salary$133,940 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,900per year
Jobs in the area35,290people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Riverside?
OK. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 21.7% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $133,940 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $100,510 and $172,900.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 21.7% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.