Residential Advisors pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,430 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Lexington earn between $29,240 and $44,980.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,290 | $3,274 | $18.89 |
| Median | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,240 | $2,437 | $14.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Lexington earn 24% more than the Kentucky average ($31,560) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $39,290 | $41,600 | $28,160 | $49,430 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $31,560 | $30,260 | $19,600 | $46,740 | 1,580 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $39,290, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $31,411 a year, or $2,618 a month and $1,208 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $39,290 buys what about $42,298 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$39,290
- Bowling Green$35,090
- Louisville$29,380
- Owensboro$22,160
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 Lexington: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Lexington?
$18.89 an hour on average, and $20.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Lexington?
About $31,411 a year ($2,618 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,290. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do residential advisors earn more in Lexington 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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