Residential Advisors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $37,740 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $21,110
90th percentile $52,490
Employed locally 240
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,110
    25th
    $30,680
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $52,490

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 59% Median Residential Advisors salary is 41% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,550
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,690
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Scranton, PA is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.79 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Scranton, PA is 3.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $21,110 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,680.