General Manager Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median general manager in the Riverside area earns $102,260 a year ($49.16 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($105,770) and 18% below the California median ($124,390). Half of the 23,090 general managers there earn between $73,920 and $157,930.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,710 | $60,370 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $73,920 | $81,620 | $72,320 |
| Median | $102,260 | $124,390 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $157,930 | $186,230 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $220,690 | $293,810 | $253,390 |
| Average | $126,430 | $152,250 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 23,090 | 300,840 | 3,503,020 |
Riverside, CA ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for general manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($163,860).
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Check my payGeneral manager pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Los Angeles, CA: $125,830
- New York, NY: $157,000
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
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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.