Residential Advisors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for residential advisorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$51,030
- Washington$50,940
- Massachusetts$50,910
- Minnesota$50,770
- California$50,350
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$29,650
- Kentucky$31,560
- West Virginia$32,860
- Mississippi$34,070
- Oklahoma$35,270
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $51,030 | $48,380 | $25 | +16% | 6,150 |
| 2 | Washington | $50,940 | $48,640 | $24 | +15.8% | 1,810 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $50,910 | $48,190 | $24 | +15.7% | 5,120 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $50,770 | $48,770 | $24 | +15.4% | 3,410 |
| 5 | California | $50,350 | $46,650 | $24 | +14.5% | 8,120 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $50,170 | $49,010 | $24 | +14% | 420 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $49,260 | $45,280 | $24 | +12% | 460 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $49,220 | $48,590 | $24 | +11.9% | 260 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $48,560 | $43,880 | $23 | +10.4% | 1,630 |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,390 | $47,160 | $23 | +10% | 840 |
| 11 | Montana | $48,340 | $47,230 | $23 | +9.9% | 350 |
| 12 | Alaska | $47,310 | $46,180 | $23 | +7.5% | 380 |
| 13 | Virginia | $47,190 | $42,890 | $23 | +7.3% | 2,950 |
| 14 | Maryland | $47,160 | $46,950 | $23 | +7.2% | 2,640 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $47,020 | $43,620 | $23 | +6.9% | 1,250 |
| 16 | Colorado | $46,540 | $44,750 | $22 | +5.8% | 760 |
| 17 | Maine | $46,510 | $43,780 | $22 | +5.7% | 640 |
| 18 | Vermont | $46,040 | $44,710 | $22 | +4.7% | 170 |
| 19 | Illinois | $44,630 | $44,130 | $21 | +1.5% | 2,720 |
| 20 | Nevada | $43,370 | $38,790 | $21 | -1.4% | 190 |
| 21 | Florida | $43,270 | $40,660 | $21 | -1.6% | 1,610 |
| 22 | Arizona | $43,240 | $41,480 | $21 | -1.7% | 1,260 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $43,200 | $38,480 | $21 | -1.8% | 670 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $42,370 | $45,980 | $20 | -3.7% | 230 |
| 25 | Michigan | $42,010 | $39,730 | $20 | -4.5% | 1,770 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $42,010 | $39,130 | $20 | -4.5% | 2,840 |
| 27 | Georgia | $41,790 | $39,380 | $20 | -5% | 2,460 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $41,630 | $40,010 | $20 | -5.4% | 4,380 |
| 29 | Utah | $41,480 | $39,240 | $20 | -5.7% | 990 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $41,400 | $41,690 | $20 | -5.9% | 1,190 |
| 31 | Kansas | $41,000 | $37,680 | $20 | -6.8% | 510 |
| 32 | Missouri | $40,970 | $36,510 | $20 | -6.9% | 1,380 |
| 33 | Indiana | $40,840 | $38,850 | $20 | -7.2% | 1,360 |
| 34 | Texas | $40,570 | $37,630 | $20 | -7.8% | 3,630 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $40,500 | $37,540 | $19 | -7.9% | 590 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $40,360 | $36,930 | $19 | -8.3% | 640 |
| 37 | Iowa | $39,960 | $36,850 | $19 | -9.2% | 780 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $39,650 | $33,800 | $19 | -9.9% | 420 |
| 39 | Ohio | $39,490 | $38,590 | $19 | -10.2% | 3,070 |
| 40 | Delaware | $38,920 | $34,530 | $19 | -11.5% | 350 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $38,540 | $38,420 | $19 | -12.4% | 1,780 |
| 42 | Idaho | $37,940 | $37,160 | $18 | -13.8% | 400 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $37,390 | $38,300 | $18 | -15% | 910 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $37,230 | $34,700 | $18 | -15.4% | 2,360 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $37,190 | $35,780 | $18 | -15.5% | 1,580 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $36,440 | $34,500 | $18 | -17.2% | — |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $35,270 | $35,390 | $17 | -19.8% | 1,060 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $34,070 | $30,900 | $16 | -22.6% | 660 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $32,860 | $31,840 | $16 | -25.3% | 1,180 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $31,560 | $30,260 | $15 | -28.3% | 1,580 |
| 51 | Alabama | $29,650 | $27,650 | $14 | -32.6% | 2,570 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 400 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $59,550 | $52,820 | 160 |
| 2 | Barnstable Town, MA | $59,140 | $54,710 | 100 |
| 3 | Bloomington, IN | $57,080 | $52,380 | 40 |
| 4 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $56,170 | $52,460 | 370 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,800 | $60,630 | 300 |
| 6 | Waco, TX | $55,110 | $47,760 | 40 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,510 | $57,350 | 1,130 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,310 | $54,530 | 820 |
| 9 | Ithaca, NY | $53,760 | $54,430 | 90 |
| 10 | Missoula, MT | $53,250 | $51,180 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing residential advisorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,500 | $58,200 | 630 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,500 | $58,200 | 630 |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,500 | $58,200 | 630 |
| 4 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $60,140 | $71,580 | 40 |
| 5 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $60,140 | $71,580 | 40 |
| 6 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $55,600 | $52,890 | 30 |
| 7 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $52,000 | $50,650 | 50 |
| 8 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $49,940 | $52,250 | 80 |
| 9 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $49,940 | $52,250 | 80 |
| 10 | Real Estate | $48,820 | $49,830 | 1,850 |
| 11 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $48,820 | $49,830 | 1,850 |
| 12 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $47,950 | $44,090 | 160 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do residential advisors make in the U.S.?
The median residential advisors salary in the United States is $42,240 per year (mean $43,990), and about 80% earn between $29,870 and $61,060.
How much do residential advisors make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays residential advisors the most?
New York has the highest average pay for residential advisors at $51,030 per year (median $48,380).
What is the job outlook for residential advisors?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 17,400 openings per year.