Residential Advisors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for residential advisors in the United States was $42,240 ($20.31 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,870 | $14.36 |
| 25th | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| Median | $42,240 | $20.31 |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 |
| 90th | $61,060 | $29.36 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-9041
- Total U.S. employment: 84,760
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 84,760 residential advisors are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $29,870, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $61,060 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Residential Advisors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,650 | $13.29 | -34.5% | 2,570 |
| Alaska | $46,180 | $22.20 | +9.3% | 380 |
| Arizona | $41,480 | $19.94 | -1.8% | 1,260 |
| Arkansas | $38,300 | $18.41 | -9.3% | 910 |
| California | $46,650 | $22.43 | +10.4% | 8,120 |
| Colorado | $44,750 | $21.51 | +5.9% | 760 |
| Connecticut | $43,620 | $20.97 | +3.3% | 1,250 |
| Delaware | $34,530 | $16.60 | -18.3% | 350 |
| District of Columbia | $38,480 | $18.50 | -8.9% | 670 |
| Florida | $40,660 | $19.55 | -3.7% | 1,610 |
| Georgia | $39,380 | $18.93 | -6.8% | 2,460 |
| Hawaii | $36,930 | $17.76 | -12.6% | 640 |
| Idaho | $37,160 | $17.86 | -12.0% | 400 |
| Illinois | $44,130 | $21.22 | +4.5% | 2,720 |
| Indiana | $38,850 | $18.68 | -8.0% | 1,360 |
| Iowa | $36,850 | $17.72 | -12.8% | 780 |
| Kansas | $37,680 | $18.11 | -10.8% | 510 |
| Kentucky | $30,260 | $14.55 | -28.4% | 1,580 |
| Louisiana | $33,800 | $16.25 | -20.0% | 420 |
| Maine | $43,780 | $21.05 | +3.6% | 640 |
| Maryland | $46,950 | $22.57 | +11.2% | 2,640 |
| Massachusetts | $48,190 | $23.17 | +14.1% | 5,120 |
| Michigan | $39,730 | $19.10 | -5.9% | 1,770 |
| Minnesota | $48,770 | $23.45 | +15.5% | 3,410 |
| Mississippi | $30,900 | $14.86 | -26.8% | 660 |
| Missouri | $36,510 | $17.55 | -13.6% | 1,380 |
| Montana | $47,230 | $22.71 | +11.8% | 350 |
| Nebraska | $45,980 | $22.11 | +8.9% | 230 |
| Nevada | $38,790 | $18.65 | -8.2% | 190 |
| New Hampshire | $49,010 | $23.56 | +16.0% | 420 |
| New Jersey | $43,880 | $21.10 | +3.9% | 1,630 |
| New Mexico | $37,540 | $18.05 | -11.1% | 590 |
| New York | $48,380 | $23.26 | +14.5% | 6,150 |
| North Carolina | $39,130 | $18.81 | -7.4% | 2,840 |
| North Dakota | $48,590 | $23.36 | +15.0% | 260 |
| Ohio | $38,590 | $18.55 | -8.6% | 3,070 |
| Oklahoma | $35,390 | $17.02 | -16.2% | 1,060 |
| Oregon | $47,160 | $22.67 | +11.6% | 840 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,010 | $19.24 | -5.3% | 4,380 |
| Rhode Island | $45,280 | $21.77 | +7.2% | 460 |
| South Carolina | $35,780 | $17.20 | -15.3% | 1,580 |
| South Dakota | $38,420 | $18.47 | -9.0% | 1,780 |
| Tennessee | $34,700 | $16.68 | -17.9% | 2,360 |
| Texas | $37,630 | $18.09 | -10.9% | 3,630 |
| Utah | $39,240 | $18.86 | -7.1% | 990 |
| Vermont | $44,710 | $21.50 | +5.8% | 170 |
| Virginia | $42,890 | $20.62 | +1.5% | 2,950 |
| Washington | $48,640 | $23.38 | +15.2% | 1,810 |
| West Virginia | $31,840 | $15.31 | -24.6% | 1,180 |
| Wisconsin | $41,690 | $20.04 | -1.3% | 1,190 |
| Wyoming | $34,500 | $16.59 | -18.3% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for residential advisors?
The median annual wage for residential advisors is $42,240 ($20.31 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays residential advisors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many residential advisors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 84,760 residential advisors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do residential advisors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.31. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.