Residential Advisors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,300 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Washington earn between $38,600 and $54,340.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $54K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,990 | $4,082 | $23.55 |
| Median | $47,010 | $3,918 | $22.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,600 | $3,217 | $18.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,340 | $4,528 | $26.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Washington earn 13% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($43,200) and 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $48,990 | $47,010 | $36,600 | $66,300 | 3,040 |
| Washington, D.C. | $43,200 | $38,480 | $36,600 | $56,490 | 670 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $48,990, a single filer in Washington takes home about $39,770 a year, or $3,314 a month and $1,530 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $40,142 | $3,345 |
| Working in DC | $39,770 | $3,314 |
| Working in VA | $39,541 | $3,295 |
| Working in MD | $39,428 | $3,286 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $48,990 buys what about $44,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$45,760
- Baltimore, MD$47,880
- Winchester, VA$39,010
- Chambersburg, PA$38,160
- Harrisonburg, VA$39,670
- York, PA$42,140
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 Washington: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Washington?
$23.55 an hour on average, and $22.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Washington?
About $39,770 a year ($3,314 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,990.
Do residential advisors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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