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The national median salary for Residential Advisors is $42,245 per year ($20.31/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $35,506 and $49,920 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $61,069 per year. There are approximately 84,760 residential advisors employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
17K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
91K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
2% from new growth98% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
NAICS 623200
20K
$44,480
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
NAICS 624200
12K
$39,520
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
11K
$41,480
Individual and Family Services
NAICS 624100
8K
$39,990
Other Residential Care Facilities
NAICS 623900
8K
$40,100
Wage range across top 5 industries: $39,520 to $44,480 (13% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$14.36
$29,869
P25
$17.07
$35,506
P50MEDIAN
$20.31
$42,245
P75
$24.00
$49,920
P90
$29.36
$61,069
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · retail sector
Active
Openings Rate
4.6%
Quits Rate
3.1%
Retail openings rose to 737K (+52K) in March, rate up to 4.6%. Hires increased to 684K (+73K). Frontline turnover persists with quit rate at 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average residential advisors salary?
The national median salary for Residential Advisors is $42,245 per year ($20.31/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $35,506 and $49,920 annually.
How much do top-earning residential advisors make?
The 90th percentile salary for Residential Advisors is $61,069 per year ($29.36/hr). The 75th percentile is $49,920 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for residential advisors?
Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,869 per year ($14.36/hr). The 25th percentile is $35,506 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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