Residential Advisors Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $51,360 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 110
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,430
    50th (median)
    $51,360
    75th
    $59,740
    90th
    $61,930

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 70% Median Residential Advisors salary is 30% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    Utica-Rome, NY $45,590
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $44,540
    Glens Falls, NY $43,620
    Binghamton, NY $42,370

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,150
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,000
    Recreation Workers $36,300
    Animal Caretakers $36,220
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $63,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Ithaca, NY is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.10 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Ithaca, NY is 31.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,430.