Residential Advisors pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,580 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Bismarck earn between $37,330 and $57,610.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $58K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,950 | $3,912 | $22.57 |
| Median | $46,480 | $3,873 | $22.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,330 | $3,111 | $17.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,610 | $4,801 | $27.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Bismarck earn 5% less than the North Dakota average ($49,220) and 7% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $46,950 | $46,480 | $32,630 | $62,580 | 60 |
| North Dakota | $49,220 | $48,590 | $35,900 | $62,850 | 260 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $46,950, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $39,904 a year, or $3,325 a month and $1,535 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $46,950 buys what about $51,580 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 3rd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($51,010).
- Grand Forks$51,010
- Fargo$48,320
- Bismarck$46,950
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Bismarck?
$22.57 an hour on average, and $22.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $39,904 a year ($3,325 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,950.
Do residential advisors earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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