What RNs earn in Riverside-San Bernardino
Registered nurses in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro earn a median of $133,940 a year, 37% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $107,730 and $165,500, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Riverside-San Bernardino ranks #7 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $107,730 – $165,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $155,270 – $195,670 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $298,910 | $268,960 – $298,910 |
| Nurse Midwife | $218,760 | $167,860 – $218,760 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Riverside-San Bernardino nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $2,201 a month in Riverside-San Bernardino, which is roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 35,290 RNs work in this metro, the #17 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 100 healthcare employers in Riverside, San Bernardino and Ontario, including 34 behavioral health facilities, 33 long-term care facilities, 19 dialysis centers and 8 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Riverside-San Bernardino
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Nursing jobs in California
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How much do registered nurses make in Riverside-San Bernardino?
The median RN salary in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro is $133,940 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $107,730 and $165,500.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Riverside-San Bernardino?
Nurse practitioners in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro earn a median of $169,920 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Riverside-San Bernardino?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $2,201 a month in Riverside-San Bernardino, roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Riverside-San Bernardino?
Hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino area include Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, St Bernardine Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Riverside-San Bernardino?
Browse current California openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Riverside-San Bernardino can find you, and compare pay using the California salary guide.