Residential Advisors pay range in Harrisonburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,380 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Harrisonburg earn between $33,700 and $43,680.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $35KMedian
- $44K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,670 | $3,306 | $19.07 |
| Median | $34,700 | $2,892 | $16.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,700 | $2,808 | $16.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,680 | $3,640 | $21.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Harrisonburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Harrisonburg earn 16% less than the Virginia average ($47,190) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | $39,670 | $34,700 | $33,510 | $49,380 | 90 |
| Virginia | $47,190 | $42,890 | $34,220 | $66,470 | 2,950 |
| 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 Harrisonburg
On the average salary of $39,670, a single filer in Harrisonburg takes home about $32,588 a year, or $2,716 a month and $1,253 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Harrisonburg area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.9), so the average $39,670 buys what about $41,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Harrisonburg ($46,110). A typical home costs $352,185, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other Virginia cities
Harrisonburg ranks 5th of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Staunton pays the most ($46,020).
- Staunton$46,020
- Richmond$42,980
- Lynchburg$40,720
- Virginia Beach$40,530
- Harrisonburg$39,670
- Roanoke$39,340
- Winchester$39,010
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 Harrisonburg: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Harrisonburg?
$19.07 an hour on average, and $16.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Harrisonburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Harrisonburg?
About $32,588 a year ($2,716 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,670.
Do residential advisors earn more in Harrisonburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Harrisonburg, VA (25500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.40, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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