Nurse Practitioners, Riverside

$169,920

Local median annual wage in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA. Middle half of earners roughly $155,270 to $195,670.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+28.4%
US median
$132,300
Cost of living (106.4) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
106.4
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$155,270 to $195,670
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
1,710
Job code
29-1171

Nurse Practitioners in Riverside pay a median $169,920 (May 2025), 28.4% above the US median of $132,300. At local prices (index 106.4), that median buys about what $159,699 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$169,920 in Riverside buys about what $159,699 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 106.4, 2024). Housing & rent index is 129.3 vs overall 106.4 (US average = 100, 2024).

Nurse Practitioners in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Riverside $169,920 $155,270 to $195,670 106.4
Sacramento $172,010 $149,350 to $221,990 106.7
San Francisco $219,080 $176,490 to $241,910 115.6

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Riverside?
The median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA is $169,920 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Riverside pay compare to the US median for Nurse Practitioners?
Local median pay is 28.4% above the national median of $132,300.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Riverside is 106.4 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $169,920 has about the same buying power as $159,699 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.