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How much does a residential advisor make in Charleston?

$31,560a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $15.17 an hour or $2,630 a month.

Hourly
$15.17
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
251 of 279
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,600Median: $31,560Highest 10%: $36,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,600$12.79
25th$26,870$12.92
Median$31,560$15.17
75th$36,490$17.54
90th$36,900$17.74

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Washington, DC$47,010
Hagerstown, MD$41,810
Winchester, VA$37,390
Morgantown, WV$35,680
Wheeling, WV$34,790
Weirton, WV$31,490
Parkersburg, WV$30,880
Huntington, WV$30,720
Beckley, WV$30,420
Residential Advisor salary in West Virginia Residential Advisor salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$40,620
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,090
Recreation Worker$28,420
Animal Caretaker$28,360
Childcare Worker$27,370
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$25,670
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $15.17 ($31,560 a year).

Do residential advisors make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $31,560 against $42,240 nationally, 25% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $31,840, so Charleston pays 1% less.

Where does Charleston rank for residential advisor pay?

251 of 279 metro areas with data.

How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,900 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.