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How much does a residential advisor make in Philadelphia?

$39,990a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.

Hourly
$19.23
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
146 of 279
Jobs in the area
1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,300Median: $39,990Highest 10%: $59,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,300$15.53
25th$35,930$17.27
Median$39,990$19.23
75th$49,240$23.67
90th$59,350$28.53

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Allentown, PA$44,940
Lancaster, PA$42,800
Reading, PA$42,190
York, PA$41,230
Johnstown, PA$40,140
Williamsport, PA$39,860
Pittsburgh, PA$39,680
Scranton, PA$39,420
Chambersburg, PA$37,890
Erie, PA$37,030
Harrisburg, PA$35,940
Residential Advisor salary in Pennsylvania Residential Advisor salary in all states

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Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,040
Skincare Specialist$43,570
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $19.23 ($39,990 a year).

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

No: $39,990 against $42,240 nationally, 5% less.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $40,010, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.

Where does Philadelphia rank for residential advisor pay?

146 of 279 metro areas with data.

How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Philadelphia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,350 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.