Residential Advisors Salary
The median residential advisors salary in the United States is $42,240 per year ($20.31/hour). Salaries range from $29,870 at the entry level to $61,060+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 84,760 residential advisors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$42,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.31
per hour
Employment
84,760
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$29,870
25th percentile
$35,510
Median
$42,240
75th percentile
$49,920
90th percentile
$61,060
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.8%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
17,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Residential Advisors Salary by State
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$28K$49K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$49K
+16%
Minnesota
$49K
+15%
Washington
$49K
+15%
North Dakota
$49K
+15%
New York
$48K
+15%
Massachusetts
$48K
+14%
Montana
$47K
+12%
Oregon
$47K
+12%
Maryland
$47K
+11%
California
$47K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $49,010 | +16.0% |
| Minnesota | $48,770 | +15.5% |
| Washington | $48,640 | +15.2% |
| North Dakota | $48,590 | +15.0% |
| New York | $48,380 | +14.5% |
| Massachusetts | $48,190 | +14.1% |
| Montana | $47,230 | +11.8% |
| Oregon | $47,160 | +11.6% |
| Maryland | $46,950 | +11.2% |
| California | $46,650 | +10.4% |
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Residential Advisors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $59,140 | +40.0% |
| Bloomington, IN | $57,080 | +35.1% |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $56,170 | +33.0% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,800 | +32.1% |
| Waco, TX | $55,110 | +30.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,510 | +29.0% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,310 | +28.6% |
| Ithaca, NY | $53,760 | +27.3% |
| Missoula, MT | $53,250 | +26.1% |
| Springfield, MO | $52,730 | +24.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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