Residential Advisors Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $35,420 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $23,260
90th percentile $58,410
Employed locally 100
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,260
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $35,420
    75th
    $39,060
    90th
    $58,410

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 56% Median Residential Advisors salary is 44% 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
    Gainesville, FL $46,730
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,980
    Logan, UT-ID $41,270
    Savannah, GA $41,050
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,410
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $39,210

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $25,860
    Animal Caretakers $31,320
    Recreation Workers $35,860
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,540
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Athens, GA is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Athens, GA is 9.6% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $23,260 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.