How much does a residential advisor make in Milwaukee?
$41,300a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $19.86 an hour or $3,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.86
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,150Median: $41,300Highest 10%: $45,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 25th | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| Median | $41,300 | $19.86 | |
| 75th | $43,940 | $21.13 | |
| 90th | $45,700 | $21.97 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,410 |
| Duluth, MN | $48,180 |
| Madison, WI | $44,170 |
| Green Bay, WI | $40,050 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $57,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,700 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,190 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,270 |
| Concierge | $42,010 |
| Animal Trainer | $40,520 |
| Costume Attendant | $40,440 |
| Hairdresser | $38,190 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $36,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $19.86 ($41,300 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $41,300 against $42,240 nationally, 2% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $41,690, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for residential advisor pay?
130 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,700 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.