Residential Advisors Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $39,730 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.10
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $51,950
Employed locally 1,740
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $39,730
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $51,950

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 45% Median Residential Advisors salary is 55% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,740
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $46,940
    Billings, MT $46,760
    Gainesville, FL $46,730
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,360
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $45,400

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,110
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $51,680
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,560
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,350
    Animal Caretakers $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Chicago, IL-IN is $19.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 1.4% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.