Residential Advisors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $47,740 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $60,180
Employed locally 420
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $53,550
    90th
    $60,180

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020
    Salem, OR $49,260
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $48,670
    Oregon $47,620
    Bend, OR $47,560
    North Dakota $47,520

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,230
    Childcare Workers$37,540
    Recreation Workers$39,780
    Animal Caretakers$36,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Portland, OR-WA is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 21.8% 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 $33,430 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.