Residential Advisors Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $35,690 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $47,770
Employed locally 80
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $35,690
    75th
    $36,450
    90th
    $47,770

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,600
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,120
    Vallejo, CA $44,880
    Corvallis, OR $43,150

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,810
    Childcare Workers $27,790
    Recreation Workers $31,280
    Animal Caretakers $28,030
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Roanoke, VA is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.45 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.