How much does a residential advisor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.31 an hour or $3,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.31
- Average (mean)
- $43,990
- Jobs
- 84,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,870 | $14.36 | |
| 25th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $61,060 | $29.36 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Hampshire | $49,010 |
| Minnesota | $48,770 |
| Washington | $48,640 |
| North Dakota | $48,590 |
| New York | $48,380 |
| Massachusetts | $48,190 |
| Montana | $47,230 |
| Oregon | $47,160 |
| Maryland | $46,950 |
| California | $46,650 |
| Alaska | $46,180 |
| Nebraska | $45,980 |
| Rhode Island | $45,280 |
| Colorado | $44,750 |
| Vermont | $44,710 |
| Illinois | $44,130 |
| New Jersey | $43,880 |
| Maine | $43,780 |
| Connecticut | $43,620 |
| Virginia | $42,890 |
| Wisconsin | $41,690 |
| Arizona | $41,480 |
| Florida | $40,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,010 |
| Michigan | $39,730 |
| Georgia | $39,380 |
| Utah | $39,240 |
| North Carolina | $39,130 |
| Indiana | $38,850 |
| Nevada | $38,790 |
| Ohio | $38,590 |
| District of Columbia | $38,480 |
| South Dakota | $38,420 |
| Arkansas | $38,300 |
| Kansas | $37,680 |
| Texas | $37,630 |
| New Mexico | $37,540 |
| Idaho | $37,160 |
| Hawaii | $36,930 |
| Iowa | $36,850 |
| Missouri | $36,510 |
| South Carolina | $35,780 |
| Oklahoma | $35,390 |
| Tennessee | $34,700 |
| Delaware | $34,530 |
| Wyoming | $34,500 |
| Louisiana | $33,800 |
| West Virginia | $31,840 |
| Mississippi | $30,900 |
| Kentucky | $30,260 |
| Alabama | $27,650 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $59,140 |
| Bloomington, IN | $57,080 |
| Durham, NC | $56,170 |
| San Jose, CA | $55,800 |
| Waco, TX | $55,110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,510 |
| Seattle, WA | $54,310 |
| Ithaca, NY | $53,760 |
| Missoula, MT | $53,250 |
| Springfield, MO | $52,730 |
| Naples, FL | $52,420 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,410 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $52,190 |
| Bloomington, IL | $51,680 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.31 ($42,240 a year).
How much does a residential advisor make a month?
About $3,520 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,240 a year.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,870 or less a year ($14.36 an hour); the top 10% make $61,060 or more.
Which state pays residential advisors the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $49,010 a year, followed by Minnesota ($48,770) and Washington ($48,640).
Which city pays residential advisors the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $59,140 a year.
How many residential advisors are there in the United States?
About 84,760 people work as residential advisors.
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.