Residential Advisors pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,850 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Grand Forks earn between $46,450 and $62,850.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $47KMedian
- $63K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,010 | $4,251 | $24.52 |
| Median | $46,790 | $3,899 | $22.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,450 | $3,871 | $22.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,850 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Grand Forks earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($49,220) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $51,010 | $46,790 | $36,680 | $62,850 | 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $51,010, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $43,167 a year, or $3,597 a month and $1,660 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, 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 | $43,167 | $3,597 |
| Working in MN | $41,221 | $3,435 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $51,010 buys what about $58,860 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Grand Forks?
$24.52 an hour on average, and $22.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $43,167 a year ($3,597 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,010.
Do residential advisors earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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