Residential Advisors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $45,290 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $62,280
Employed locally 40
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $45,290
    75th
    $56,270
    90th
    $62,280

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 44% Median Residential Advisors salary is 56% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $52,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,330
    Waco, TX $48,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,800

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,030
    Childcare Workers $42,730
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,420
    Animal Caretakers $35,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,890
    Recreation Workers $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Boulder, CO is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Boulder, CO is 15.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.