Residential Advisors Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $45,600 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $56,540
Employed locally 70
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $56,540

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 65% Median Residential Advisors salary is 35% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,720
    Recreation Workers $32,050
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,980
    Animal Caretakers $29,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 16.4% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.