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How much does a residential advisor make in Kentucky?

$30,260a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in Kentucky. That is $14.55 an hour or $2,522 a month.

Hourly
$14.55
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among states
50 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,600Median: $30,260Highest 10%: $46,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$19,600$9.42
25th$19,600$9.42
Median$30,260$14.55
75th$40,260$19.36
90th$46,740$22.47

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Lexington, KY$41,600
Cincinnati, OH$39,650
Bowling Green, KY$32,650
Huntington, WV$30,720
Louisville, KY$25,310
Owensboro, KY$18,370
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for residential advisors.

47. Louisiana$33,800
48. West Virginia$31,840
49. Mississippi$30,900
50. Kentucky$30,260
51. Alabama$27,650
Residential Advisor salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.55 ($30,260 a year).

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

No: $30,260 against $42,240 nationally, 28% less.

Where does Kentucky rank for residential advisor pay?

Kentucky ranks 50 of 51 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays residential advisors the most?

Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $41,600 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.