How much does a residential advisor make in Illinois?
$44,130a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in Illinois. That is $21.22 an hour or $3,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.22
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $44,130Highest 10%: $58,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| Median | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 75th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 90th | $58,790 | $28.26 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $51,680 |
| Champaign, IL | $51,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $44,320 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,290 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,710 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,120 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,530 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,450 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for residential advisors.
| 13. Rhode Island | $45,280 |
| 14. Colorado | $44,750 |
| 15. Vermont | $44,710 |
| 16. Illinois | $44,130 |
| 17. New Jersey | $43,880 |
| 18. Maine | $43,780 |
| 19. Connecticut | $43,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.22 ($44,130 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $44,130 against $42,240 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for residential advisor pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays residential advisors the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $51,680 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.