Residential Advisors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $35,620 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $32,940
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 50
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,940
    25th
    $34,950
    50th (median)
    $35,620
    75th
    $37,080
    90th
    $49,080

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 46% Median Residential Advisors salary is 54% 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
    Ames, IA $44,660
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,550

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,630
    Childcare Workers $29,080
    Recreation Workers $28,310
    Animal Caretakers $29,040
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 9.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $32,940 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,950.