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How much does a residential advisor make in Hickory?

$37,270a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,106 a month.

Hourly
$17.92
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
196 of 279
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,860Median: $37,270Highest 10%: $51,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,860$11.47
25th$33,510$16.11
Median$37,270$17.92
75th$43,640$20.98
90th$51,080$24.56

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Durham, NC$56,170
Asheville, NC$40,300
Charlotte, NC$39,520
Raleigh, NC$39,340
Winston-Salem, NC$39,260
Fayetteville, NC$39,090
Greensboro, NC$37,830
Wilmington, NC$37,700
Virginia Beach, VA$36,350
Greenville, NC$36,340
Burlington, NC$34,690
Residential Advisor salary in North Carolina Residential Advisor salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,760
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,990
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,010
Hairdresser$35,100
Funeral Attendant$34,720
Manicurist and Pedicurist$33,530
Recreation Worker$31,280
Animal Caretaker$29,310
Childcare Worker$28,460
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,290
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $17.92 ($37,270 a year).

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

No: $37,270 against $42,240 nationally, 12% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,130, so Hickory pays 5% less.

Where does Hickory rank for residential advisor pay?

196 of 279 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,080 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.