Pennsylvania Median
$40,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $42,240
State Rank
#24 of 51
4,380 employed here
How much does a Residential Advisor make in Pennsylvania?
Residential Advisors in Pennsylvania take home a median of $40,010 annually — roughly $19.24 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $42,240.
Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $28,580 while the top 10% make $58,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,090 and $47,700 a year.
Residential Advisor salary range in Pennsylvania
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,580 | $13.74 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,090 | $16.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $40,010 | $19.24 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,700 | $22.93 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,330 | $28.04 |
|
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania ranks 24th 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 $46,950California $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 $40,660Michigan $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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania pay ($40,010) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Residential Advisor salary in Pennsylvania is $40,010 per year, or about $19.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,580 at the entry level to $58,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Residential Advisors about 5% less than the national median of $42,240. Pennsylvania ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Residential Advisors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $40,010 a year. About 4,380 Residential Advisors are employed in Pennsylvania. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.