Retail Salesperson Salary in Riverside, CA
Updated
The median retail salesperson in the Riverside area earns $36,720 a year ($17.65 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 4% below the California median ($38,440). Half of the 41,270 retail salespeople there earn between $35,330 and $44,460.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,430 | $35,240 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $35,330 | $36,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $36,720 | $38,440 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $44,460 | $45,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $48,110 | $54,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $41,230 | $42,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 41,270 | 376,460 | 3,897,860 |
Riverside, CA ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,220).
Paid less than $36,720? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payRetail salesperson pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Portland, OR: $37,340
- Boston, MA: $36,850
- All cities
Similar jobs in Riverside, CA
- Cashier: $35,700
- Sales Representative: $62,230
- Manufacturer's Representative: $72,100
- Retail Supervisor: $50,460
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $61,790
- Insurance Agent: $56,020
- All jobs in Riverside, CA
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.