Residential Advisors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $37,900 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 260
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $31,290
    50th (median)
    $37,900
    75th
    $39,590
    90th
    $43,920

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 50% Median Residential Advisors salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Duluth, MN-WI $45,860
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,730
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,430
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $43,330
    Wichita, KS $42,970

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    Animal Caretakers $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Milwaukee, WI is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.97 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,290.