How much does a residential advisor make in Houston?
$36,510a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 205 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,880Median: $36,510Highest 10%: $59,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,880 | $14.85 | |
| 25th | $33,140 | $15.93 | |
| Median | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| 90th | $59,730 | $28.72 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| Austin, TX | $44,480 |
| Lubbock, TX | $40,710 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $39,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,470 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,920 |
| McAllen, TX | $36,730 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,420 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,020 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,110 |
| College Station, TX | $31,170 |
| Tyler, TX | $30,900 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,060 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.55 ($36,510 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $36,510 against $42,240 nationally, 14% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,630, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for residential advisor pay?
205 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,730 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.