Residential Advisors pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,710 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Fargo earn between $43,460 and $51,750.
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $51KMedian
- $52K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Median | $50,820 | $4,235 | $24.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,460 | $3,622 | $20.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,750 | $4,312 | $24.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($49,220) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $48,320 | $50,820 | $36,180 | $59,710 | 120 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $48,320, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $41,005 a year, or $3,417 a month and $1,577 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $41,005 | $3,417 |
| Working in MN | $39,239 | $3,270 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $48,320 buys what about $53,174 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd 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 Fargo: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Fargo?
$23.23 an hour on average, and $24.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Fargo?
About $41,005 a year ($3,417 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,320.
Do residential advisors earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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