How much does a residential advisor make in Boston?
$48,830a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,450Median: $48,830Highest 10%: $65,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| Median | $48,830 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 90th | $65,980 | $31.72 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $59,140 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $50,120 |
| Providence, RI | $48,850 |
| Springfield, MA | $47,860 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $47,200 |
| Worcester, MA | $47,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.48 ($48,830 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $48,830 against $42,240 nationally, 16% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $48,190, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for residential advisor pay?
30 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,980 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.