Residential Advisors Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $42,210 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $31,130
90th percentile $64,280
Employed locally 60
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,130
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $42,210
    75th
    $52,470
    90th
    $64,280

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 65% Median Residential Advisors salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,600
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,120
    Vallejo, CA $44,880
    Corvallis, OR $43,150

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,340
    Recreation Workers $31,510
    Animal Caretakers $28,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,120
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Blacksburg, VA is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Blacksburg, VA is 7.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $31,130 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.