How much does a residential advisor make in Trenton?
$47,800a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $47,800Highest 10%: $67,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 75th | $55,270 | $26.57 | |
| 90th | $67,770 | $32.58 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| New York, NY | $47,510 |
| Allentown, PA | $44,940 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,990 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $22.98 ($47,800 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $47,800 against $42,240 nationally, 13% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $43,880, so Trenton pays 9% more.
Where does Trenton rank for residential advisor pay?
42 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,770 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.