Residential Advisors Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $35,400 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $21,110
90th percentile $56,620
Employed locally 230
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,110
    25th
    $24,470
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $39,960
    90th
    $56,620

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 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
    Napa, CA $51,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $46,940
    Lebanon, PA $45,860
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,310
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $44,910

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,900
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,100
    Childcare Workers $28,190
    Animal Caretakers $29,870
    Recreation Workers $31,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Harrisburg, PA is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Harrisburg, PA is 9.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $21,110 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,470.