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Residential Advisors Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 51 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of residential advisorss in California earn between $35,150 and $70,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean residential advisors salary in California is $50,350, about 14.5% above the U.S. average ($43,990). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,800 | $60,630 | 300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,510 | $57,350 | 1,130 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,170 | $56,720 | 100 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,580 | $53,610 | 30 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $48,670 | $49,350 | 30 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $47,410 | $51,030 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $47,150 | $54,110 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $47,110 | $50,260 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do residential advisors make in California?
The median residential advisors salary in California is $46,650 per year (mean $50,350), and about 80% earn between $35,150 and $70,370.
How much do residential advisors make per hour in California?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for residential advisors?
California ranks #5 of 51 states for residential advisors pay. Its mean salary of $50,350 is about 14.5% above the U.S. average of $43,990.
Which metro areas in California pay residential advisors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for residential advisors are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($55,800), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($54,510), Vallejo, CA ($51,170), by median annual wage.