Residential Advisors Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $34,200 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $22,430
90th percentile $43,950
Employed locally 80
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,430
    25th
    $24,920
    50th (median)
    $34,200
    75th
    $36,540
    90th
    $43,950

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 57% Median Residential Advisors salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,740
    Muncie, IN $45,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,430
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $41,290
    Grand Junction, CO $41,120

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,200
    Animal Caretakers $27,780
    Childcare Workers $28,020
    Recreation Workers $30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Hickory, NC is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.56 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Hickory, NC is 12.7% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $22,430 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,920.