SOC 399041

Residential Advisors

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

National Median

$39,180

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$39,180

Entry Level (10th pct)

$28,490

Experienced (90th pct)

$58,350

Total Employed

82,810

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$28,490 - $33,890
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$33,890 - $47,590
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$47,590 - $58,350

Highest Paying Locations for Residential Advisors

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$55,310

+41.2% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$55,120

+40.7% vs national

Stockton-Lodi, CA

$53,840

+37.4% vs national

Salinas, CA

$53,590

+36.8% vs national

Maryland nonmetropolitan area

$52,750

+34.6% vs national

Residential Advisors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$55,310	350
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$55,120	1,110
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$53,840	90
Salinas, CA	$53,590	50
Maryland nonmetropolitan area	$52,750	190
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$52,330	830
Minot, ND	$52,150	50
Ithaca, NY	$51,360	110
Barnstable Town, MA	$51,080	80
Napa, CA	$51,000	30
Baton Rouge, LA	$50,600	70
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$50,020	60
Bloomington, IN	$49,420	60
Salem, OR	$49,260	100
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$49,210	110
Fargo, ND-MN	$48,900	120
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$48,670	420
Waco, TX	$48,450	50
Bellingham, WA	$48,300	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$48,010	2,020
Pittsfield, MA	$47,940	150
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$47,740	420
Rochester, MN	$47,740	140
Oregon	$47,620	730
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$47,570	680
Bend, OR	$47,560	30
North Dakota	$47,520	380
Springfield, MA	$47,350	270
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$47,340	2,520
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$47,240	50
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$47,190	50
Massachusetts	$47,120	4,520
Washington	$47,110	1,690
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$47,080	130
Medford, OR	$46,970	60
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$46,940	80
Portland-South Portland, ME	$46,890	180
California	$46,850	7,400
Minnesota	$46,800	3,580
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$46,800	70
St. Cloud, MN	$46,760	130
Gainesville, FL	$46,730	50
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$46,610	60
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$46,600	50
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$46,410	200
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$46,360	40
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$46,290	70
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$45,980	50
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$45,970	60
Lebanon, PA	$45,860	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Residential Advisors?

The national median annual salary for Residential Advisors is $39,180, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Residential Advisorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Residential Advisorss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $55,310.

How much can an experienced Residential Advisors make?

Top-earning Residential Advisorss (90th percentile) make $58,350 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.