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How much does a residential advisor make in Virginia?

$42,890a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in Virginia. That is $20.62 an hour or $3,574 a month.

Hourly
$20.62
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among states
20 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,220Median: $42,890Highest 10%: $66,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,220$16.45
25th$36,580$17.59
Median$42,890$20.62
75th$51,600$24.81
90th$66,470$31.96

Cities in Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Staunton, VA$47,250
Washington, DC$47,010
Richmond, VA$39,770
Winchester, VA$37,390
Roanoke, VA$37,320
Virginia Beach, VA$36,350
Harrisonburg, VA$34,700
Lynchburg, VA$34,660
Kingsport, TN$29,940
Salaries for every job in Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for residential advisors.

17. New Jersey$43,880
18. Maine$43,780
19. Connecticut$43,620
20. Virginia$42,890
21. Wisconsin$41,690
22. Arizona$41,480
23. Florida$40,660
Residential Advisor salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Virginia is $20.62 ($42,890 a year).

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

Yes: $42,890 against $42,240 nationally, 2% more.

Where does Virginia rank for residential advisor pay?

Virginia ranks 20 of 51 states.

Which city in Virginia pays residential advisors the most?

Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, with a median of $47,250 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.