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How much does a residential advisor make in Detroit?

$41,460a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $19.93 an hour or $3,455 a month.

Hourly
$19.93
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
126 of 279
Jobs in the area
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,850Median: $41,460Highest 10%: $55,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,850$18.20
25th$38,770$18.64
Median$41,460$19.93
75th$49,080$23.60
90th$55,710$26.78

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Kalamazoo, MI$43,890
Lansing, MI$43,730
Saginaw, MI$41,390
Grand Rapids, MI$41,360
South Bend, IN$38,850
Flint, MI$36,940
Ann Arbor, MI$35,090
Residential Advisor salary in Michigan Residential Advisor salary in all states

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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,640
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$39,520
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,810
Concierge$35,620
Barber$35,490
Funeral Attendant$35,380
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $19.93 ($41,460 a year).

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

No: $41,460 against $42,240 nationally, 2% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $39,730, so Detroit pays 4% more.

Where does Detroit rank for residential advisor pay?

126 of 279 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,710 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.