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How much does a residential advisor make in San Diego?

$43,810a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $21.06 an hour or $3,651 a month.

Hourly
$21.06
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
94 of 279
Jobs in the area
780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,220Median: $43,810Highest 10%: $65,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,220$16.93
25th$35,220$16.93
Median$43,810$21.06
75th$51,860$24.93
90th$65,720$31.60

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

San Jose, CA$55,800
San Francisco, CA$54,510
Vallejo, CA$51,170
Stockton, CA$47,150
Oxnard, CA$47,110
Sacramento, CA$46,840
Modesto, CA$46,590
Santa Cruz, CA$46,440
San Luis Obispo, CA$46,270
Riverside, CA$46,140
Santa Maria, CA$45,340
Los Angeles, CA$45,240
Fresno, CA$43,930
Bakersfield, CA$43,540
Santa Rosa, CA$43,260
Visalia, CA$42,920
Chico, CA$38,930
Residential Advisor salary in California Residential Advisor salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$75,930
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$56,420
Embalmer$54,850
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$52,140
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,910
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,570
Animal Trainer$49,150
Mortician$49,070
Costume Attendant$43,620
Concierge$42,430
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a residential advisor make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $21.06 ($43,810 a year).

Do residential advisors make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $43,810 against $42,240 nationally, 4% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,650, so San Diego pays 6% less.

Where does San Diego rank for residential advisor pay?

94 of 279 metro areas with data.

How much does a residential advisor make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,720 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.