Residential Advisors pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,280 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Wheeling earn between $29,270 and $36,570.
- $26K10th
- $29K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,030 | $2,919 | $16.84 |
| Median | $34,790 | $2,899 | $16.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,270 | $2,439 | $14.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,570 | $3,048 | $17.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Wheeling earn 7% more than the West Virginia average ($32,860) and 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $35,030 | $34,790 | $26,010 | $42,280 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $32,860 | $31,840 | $22,090 | $43,210 | 1,180 |
| 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 Wheeling
On the average salary of $35,030, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $29,440 a year, or $2,453 a month and $1,132 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $29,812 | $2,484 |
| Working in WV | $29,440 | $2,453 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for residential advisors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $35,030 buys what about $39,661 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 2nd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($35,590).
- Morgantown$35,590
- Wheeling$35,030
- Huntington$32,820
- Weirton$32,790
- Beckley$32,710
- Parkersburg$31,990
- Charleston$31,550
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 Wheeling: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Wheeling?
$16.84 an hour on average, and $16.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $29,440 a year ($2,453 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,030.
Do residential advisors earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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