Residential Advisors Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $44,660 +14% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $32,820
90th percentile $59,690
Employed locally 60
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,820
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $44,660
    75th
    $46,180
    90th
    $59,690

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 63% Median Residential Advisors salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Residential Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Missoula, MT $53,250
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750

    Nearby metros — Residential Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $46,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,550
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,300

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers$37,050
    Recreation Workers$29,710
    Childcare Workers$27,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,400
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$32,930
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Ames, IA is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Ames, IA is 14% above the national median of $39,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Residential Advisors in Ames?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $32,820 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.