Residential Advisors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,890 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $56,260
Employed locally 180
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $46,890
    75th
    $49,440
    90th
    $56,260

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 53% Median Residential Advisors salary is 47% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,000
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,920
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $47,240
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,190

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,130
    Animal Caretakers$36,820
    Recreation Workers$36,760
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Portland, ME is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Portland, ME is 19.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.