California Median
$46,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $42,240
State Rank
#10 of 51
8,120 employed here
How much does a Residential Advisor make in California?
A Residential Advisor working in California earns a median salary of $46,650 per year, or about $22.43 per hour. That is 10% above the national median of $42,240 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,150 while the top 10% make $70,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,040 and $57,590 a year.
Residential Advisor salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,150 | $16.90 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,040 | $18.77 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,650 | $22.43 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,590 | $27.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,370 | $33.83 |
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How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories for Residential Advisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Residential Advisor salary in other states
New Hampshire $49,010Minnesota $48,770Washington $48,640North Dakota $48,590New York $48,380Massachusetts $48,190Montana $47,230Oregon $47,160Maryland $46,950Alaska $46,180Nebraska $45,980Rhode Island $45,280Colorado $44,750Vermont $44,710Illinois $44,130New Jersey $43,880Maine $43,780Connecticut $43,620Virginia $42,890Wisconsin $41,690Arizona $41,480Florida $40,660Pennsylvania $40,010Michigan $39,730Georgia $39,380Utah $39,240North Carolina $39,130Indiana $38,850Nevada $38,790Ohio $38,590District of Columbia $38,480South Dakota $38,420Arkansas $38,300Kansas $37,680Texas $37,630New Mexico $37,540Idaho $37,160Hawaii $36,930Iowa $36,850Missouri $36,510South Carolina $35,780Oklahoma $35,390Tennessee $34,700Delaware $34,530Wyoming $34,500Louisiana $33,800West Virginia $31,840Mississippi $30,900Kentucky $30,260Alabama $27,650
Working as a Residential Advisor in California
Nationally, about 85,000 people work as Residential Advisors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($46,650) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Residential Advisor make in California?
The median Residential Advisor salary in California is $46,650 per year, or about $22.43 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,150 at the entry level to $70,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Residential Advisors about 10% more than the national median of $42,240. California ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Residential Advisors?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,650 a year. About 8,120 Residential Advisors are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.