How much does a residential advisor make in Iowa?
$36,850a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in Iowa. That is $17.72 an hour or $3,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.72
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,090Median: $36,850Highest 10%: $49,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,090 | $14.95 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 75th | $44,170 | $21.24 | |
| 90th | $49,780 | $23.93 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $48,230 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,990 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,350 |
| Des Moines, IA | $38,310 |
| Waterloo, IA | $38,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,120 |
| Sioux City, IA | $35,690 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $35,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for residential advisors.
| 37. New Mexico | $37,540 |
| 38. Idaho | $37,160 |
| 39. Hawaii | $36,930 |
| 40. Iowa | $36,850 |
| 41. Missouri | $36,510 |
| 42. South Carolina | $35,780 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $35,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.72 ($36,850 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $36,850 against $42,240 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for residential advisor pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays residential advisors the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $48,230 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.