Maryland Median
$46,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.57
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $42,240
State Rank
#9 of 51
2,640 employed here
How much does a Residential Advisor make in Maryland?
Residential Advisors in Maryland take home a median of $46,950 annually — roughly $22.57 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $42,240.
Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $32,720 while the top 10% make $61,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,600 and $56,240 a year.
Residential Advisor salary range in Maryland
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,720 | $15.73 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,600 | $18.56 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,950 | $22.57 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,240 | $27.04 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,780 | $29.70 |
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How Maryland compares
Maryland ranks 9th 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 $47,160California $46,650Alaska $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 Maryland
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 Maryland pay ($46,950) 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 Maryland?
The median Residential Advisor salary in Maryland is $46,950 per year, or about $22.57 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,720 at the entry level to $61,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Residential Advisors about 11% more than the national median of $42,240. Maryland ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Residential Advisors?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,950 a year. About 2,640 Residential Advisors are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.