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How much does a residential advisor make in West Virginia?

$31,840a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in West Virginia. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.

Hourly
$15.31
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among states
48 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,090Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $43,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,090$10.62
25th$27,490$13.22
Median$31,840$15.31
75th$36,900$17.74
90th$43,210$20.77

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$47,010
Hagerstown, MD$41,810
Winchester, VA$37,390
Morgantown, WV$35,680
Wheeling, WV$34,790
Charleston, WV$31,560
Weirton, WV$31,490
Parkersburg, WV$30,880
Huntington, WV$30,720
Beckley, WV$30,420
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for residential advisors.

45. Delaware$34,530
46. Wyoming$34,500
47. Louisiana$33,800
48. West Virginia$31,840
49. Mississippi$30,900
50. Kentucky$30,260
51. Alabama$27,650
Residential Advisor salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).

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

No: $31,840 against $42,240 nationally, 25% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for residential advisor pay?

West Virginia ranks 48 of 51 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays residential advisors the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $47,010 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.