How much does a painting make in Riverside?
$40,120a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $19.29 an hour or $3,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.29
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $40,120Highest 10%: $74,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| 75th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 90th | $74,240 | $35.69 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Sacramento, CA | $49,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $41,680 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $19.29 ($40,120 a year).
Do paintings make more in Riverside than the national average?
No: $40,120 against $41,600 nationally, 4% less.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,600, so Riverside pays 4% less.
Where does Riverside rank for painting pay?
27 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,240 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.