Residential Advisors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $28,320 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $18,560
90th percentile $41,090
Employed locally 210
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,560
    25th
    $23,740
    50th (median)
    $28,320
    75th
    $37,810
    90th
    $41,090

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 40% Median Residential Advisors salary is 60% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $36,640
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $34,190
    Rocky Mount, NC $32,900
    Bowling Green, KY $31,190
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $29,420
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $28,990

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $29,510
    Childcare Workers $29,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,140
    Recreation Workers $31,210
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Lexington, KY is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Lexington, KY is 27.7% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $18,560 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,740.