Residential Advisors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $47,570 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $69,140
Employed locally 680
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $42,730
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $59,190
    90th
    $69,140

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 47% Median Residential Advisors salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Ithaca, NY $51,360
    Napa, CA $51,000

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,210
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,610
    Recreation Workers $38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,470
    Childcare Workers $37,970
    Animal Caretakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in San Diego, CA is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in San Diego, CA is 21.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,730.