Residential Advisors pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,300 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Columbia earn between $36,140 and $47,470.
- $25K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $47K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,730 | $3,478 | $20.06 |
| Median | $39,660 | $3,305 | $19.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,140 | $3,012 | $17.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,470 | $3,956 | $22.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Columbia earn 12% more than the South Carolina average ($37,190) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $41,730 | $39,660 | $24,960 | $57,300 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $37,190 | $35,780 | $24,080 | $50,310 | 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $41,730, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $35,169 a year, or $2,931 a month and $1,353 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $41,730 buys what about $44,554 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 3rd of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Hilton Head Island pays the most ($47,930).
- Hilton Head Island$47,930
- Myrtle Beach$42,420
- Columbia$41,730
- Charleston$36,880
- Florence$36,200
- Spartanburg$35,480
- Greenville$32,450
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Residential Advisors salary in Columbia: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Columbia?
$20.06 an hour on average, and $19.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Columbia?
About $35,169 a year ($2,931 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,730.
Do residential advisors earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.