Residential Advisors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $37,440 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $30,690
90th percentile $47,010
Employed locally 90
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,690
    25th
    $33,370
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $39,540
    90th
    $47,010

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$30,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,320
    Animal Caretakers$30,070
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,060
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,060
    Recreation Workers$33,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Des Moines, IA is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $30,690 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,370.