Oregon Median
$47,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $42,240
State Rank
#8 of 51
840 employed here
How much does a Residential Advisor make in Oregon?
A Residential Advisor working in Oregon earns a median salary of $47,160 per year, or about $22.67 per hour. That is 12% above the national median of $42,240 for this occupation.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $34,300 while the top 10% make $62,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,990 and $54,530 a year.
Residential Advisor salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,300 | $16.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,990 | $20.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,160 | $22.67 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,530 | $26.22 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,460 | $30.03 |
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How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 8th 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 $47,230Maryland $46,950California $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 Oregon
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 Oregon pay ($47,160) 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 Oregon?
The median Residential Advisor salary in Oregon is $47,160 per year, or about $22.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,300 at the entry level to $62,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Residential Advisors about 12% more than the national median of $42,240. Oregon ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Residential Advisors?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,160 a year. About 840 Residential Advisors are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.