Residential Advisors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $37,330 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $54,140
Employed locally 1,180
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $37,330
    75th
    $45,670
    90th
    $54,140

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Napa, CA $51,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $46,940
    Lebanon, PA $45,860
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,310
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $44,910

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,260
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,190
    Childcare Workers$28,020
    Animal Caretakers$29,220
    Recreation Workers$31,930
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.