Residential Advisors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,180
↑ 59.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Residential Advisors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Residential Advisors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 59.7% since 2011 ($24,540 → $39,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,180 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $37,950 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $35,720 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $31,220 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | $31,190 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | $29,450 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | $27,860 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $26,830 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $25,570 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $24,990 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $24,340 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | $24,520 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $24,520 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | $24,540 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.