Residential Advisors Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $39,500 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.99
10th percentile $32,780
90th percentile $49,730
Employed locally 210
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,780
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $39,500
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $49,730

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 49% Median Residential Advisors salary is 51% 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
    Missoula, MT $53,250
    Minot, ND $52,150
    Bloomington, IN $49,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,190
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,080

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,780
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,420
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050
    Recreation Workers $35,200
    Animal Caretakers $29,120
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Grand Rapids, MI is $18.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 0.8% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $32,780 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.