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How much does a residential advisor make in Portland?

$48,140a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,012 a month.

Hourly
$23.14
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
37 of 279
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,280Median: $48,140Highest 10%: $58,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,280$20.81
25th$43,780$21.05
Median$48,140$23.14
75th$53,440$25.69
90th$58,820$28.28

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Bangor, ME$43,150
Residential Advisor salary in Maine Residential Advisor salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Skincare Specialist$64,370
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$61,760
Manicurist and Pedicurist$59,350
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$56,670
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$54,850
Tour and Travel Guide$47,070
Hairdresser$46,460
Concierge$45,330
Personal Care and Service Worker$40,800
Animal Trainer$40,760
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.14 ($48,140 a year).

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

Yes: $48,140 against $42,240 nationally, 14% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $43,780, so Portland pays 10% more.

Where does Portland rank for residential advisor pay?

37 of 279 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,820 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.