Tech Salaries in Riverside, CA 2025 -- 49 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Riverside, CA earn a median salary of $133,270, which is 2% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Riverside, CA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$137,330	$106,270	$159,700	150
Computer Hardware Engineers	$134,060	$110,140	$171,350	200
Software Developers	$133,270	$101,780	$163,610	4,150
Database Architects	$132,150	$98,550	$166,440	160
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$130,940	$103,930	$158,910	580
Aerospace Engineers	$129,530	$112,200	$161,310	120
Computer Network Architects	$128,110	$99,110	$161,310	400
Actuaries	$124,140	$103,820	$141,510	40
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$123,670	$123,410	$135,760	170
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$119,980	$117,470	$119,980	130
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$119,970	$95,600	$141,550	--
Environmental Engineers	$117,360	$93,290	$139,900	260
Civil Engineers	$115,120	$87,900	$136,810	3,510
Information Security Analysts	$114,970	$91,450	$154,750	350
Data Scientists	$112,910	$80,140	$161,600	1,000
Electrical Engineers	$109,990	$91,430	$136,840	1,150
Materials Engineers	$109,100	$82,860	$124,660	90
Chemical Engineers	$106,200	$98,990	$131,230	--
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$105,720	$83,080	$131,650	450
Computer Systems Analysts	$105,030	$90,000	$131,250	1,970
Mechanical Engineers	$104,910	$82,970	$130,190	1,420
Computer Programmers	$101,810	$79,820	$132,470	390
Industrial Engineers	$101,700	$83,530	$128,750	1,580
Landscape Architects	$101,640	$75,510	$135,640	150
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$100,550	$81,080	$114,990	130
Surveyors	$100,510	$73,710	$133,270	480
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,460	$77,740	$130,340	410
Engineers, All Other	$100,110	$78,950	$127,240	1,200
Database Administrators	$99,870	$74,450	$129,960	370
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$99,030	$80,990	$121,250	1,540
Computer Occupations, All Other	$96,890	$64,340	$132,050	2,530
Operations Research Analysts	$86,510	$65,510	$115,110	470
Statisticians	$86,430	$80,170	$123,690	140
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$80,790	$64,810	$104,000	350
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$80,710	$62,730	$100,030	740
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,370	$62,990	$106,070	670
Computer Network Support Specialists	$77,780	$60,440	$97,300	610
Mechanical Drafters	$75,610	$61,410	$96,870	350
Web Developers	$72,400	$41,490	$114,890	290
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$72,230	$52,160	$97,470	380
Computer User Support Specialists	$72,140	$58,960	$86,660	3,540
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,080	$53,800	$85,490	210
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$70,580	$57,700	$94,530	840
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$67,500	$52,240	$84,020	100
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$67,100	$52,190	$82,570	190
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$66,230	$51,250	$77,050	90
Drafters, All Other	$64,330	$59,380	$77,480	160
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,310	$51,780	$76,270	170
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,340	$47,550	$72,680	260

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Riverside, CA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Riverside, CA are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($137,330 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($134,060 median), Software Developers ($133,270 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Riverside, CA?

Software developers in Riverside, CA earn a median salary of $133,270, with salaries ranging from $101,780 at the 25th percentile to $163,610 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 4,150 software developers are employed in the area.