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How much does a residential advisor make in Iowa City?

$39,350a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,279 a month.

Hourly
$18.92
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
157 of 279
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,160Median: $39,350Highest 10%: $70,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,160$15.94
25th$35,600$17.12
Median$39,350$18.92
75th$49,750$23.92
90th$70,820$34.05

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Ames, IA$48,230
Omaha, NE$43,990
Des Moines, IA$38,310
Davenport, IA$38,120
Sioux City, IA$35,690
Cedar Rapids, IA$35,620
Residential Advisor salary in Iowa Residential Advisor salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,410
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,580
Hairdresser$35,950
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$34,900
Animal Caretaker$33,510
Recreation Worker$31,740
Childcare Worker$29,170
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,870
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Iowa City?

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $18.92 ($39,350 a year).

Do residential advisors make more in Iowa City than the national average?

No: $39,350 against $42,240 nationally, 7% less.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $36,850, so Iowa City pays 7% more.

Where does Iowa City rank for residential advisor pay?

157 of 279 metro areas with data.

How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Iowa City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,820 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.