Fast Food Worker Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median fast food worker in the Riverside area earns $42,280 a year ($20.33 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and about the same as the California median ($42,280). Half of the 51,310 fast food workers there earn between $36,410 and $45,000.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,790 | $35,530 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $36,410 | $36,790 | $27,700 |
| Median | $42,280 | $42,280 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $45,000 | $44,970 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $46,540 | $47,950 | $42,650 |
| Average | $41,250 | $41,680 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 51,310 | 449,840 | 3,854,050 |
Riverside, CA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
- Boston, MA: $36,290
- Portland, OR: $35,620
- New York, NY: $35,420
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Similar jobs in Riverside, CA
- Waiter: $34,800
- Bartender: $34,840
- Restaurant Cook: $42,450
- Food Service Supervisor: $44,990
- Food Preparation Worker: $38,420
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.