Residential Advisors pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,920 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Columbus earn between $31,840 and $45,400.
- $28K10th
- $32K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,220 | $3,268 | $18.86 |
| Median | $38,010 | $3,168 | $18.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,840 | $2,653 | $15.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,400 | $3,783 | $21.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Columbus earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($41,790) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $39,220 | $38,010 | $28,020 | $59,920 | 120 |
| Georgia | $41,790 | $39,380 | $28,500 | $60,690 | 2,460 |
| United States | $43,990 | $42,240 | $29,870 | $61,060 | 84,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Residential Advisors salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $39,220, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $32,485 a year, or $2,707 a month and $1,249 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $32,485 | $2,707 |
| Working in AL | $32,099 | $2,675 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $39,220 buys what about $43,921 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($44,490).
Highest-paying cities for residential advisors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,630).
- San Jose, CA$60,630
- San Francisco, CA$57,350
- Vallejo, CA$56,720
- Barnstable, MA$54,710
- Seattle, WA$54,530
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Residential Advisors salary in Columbus: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Columbus?
$18.86 an hour on average, and $18.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $32,485 a year ($2,707 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,220.
Do residential advisors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9041; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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