How much does a residential advisor make in New Jersey?
$43,880a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in New Jersey. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $43,880Highest 10%: $77,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| Median | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $56,330 | $27.08 | |
| 90th | $77,100 | $37.07 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $47,800 |
| New York, NY | $47,510 |
| Allentown, PA | $44,940 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,990 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for residential advisors.
| 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 |
| 20. Virginia | $42,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.10 ($43,880 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $43,880 against $42,240 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for residential advisor pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays residential advisors the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $47,800 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.