How much does a residential advisor make in California?
$46,650a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in California. That is $22.43 an hour or $3,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.43
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,150Median: $46,650Highest 10%: $70,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| Median | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 75th | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 90th | $70,370 | $33.83 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $55,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,170 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,580 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,590 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,440 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,240 |
| Merced, CA | $44,880 |
| Yuba City, CA | $44,750 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,930 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,810 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,540 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $43,260 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,920 |
| Chico, CA | $38,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for residential advisors.
| 7. Montana | $47,230 |
| 8. Oregon | $47,160 |
| 9. Maryland | $46,950 |
| 10. California | $46,650 |
| 11. Alaska | $46,180 |
| 12. Nebraska | $45,980 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $45,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.43 ($46,650 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,650 against $42,240 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for residential advisor pay?
California ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays residential advisors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $55,800 a year.
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.