Residential Advisors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $30,630 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $15,740
90th percentile $55,860
Employed locally 110
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,740
    25th
    $25,200
    50th (median)
    $30,630
    75th
    $31,440
    90th
    $55,860

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 51% Median Residential Advisors salary is 49% 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
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Salem, OR $49,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,210
    California $46,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,800

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,550
    Recreation Workers $26,630
    Childcare Workers $26,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,590
    Animal Caretakers $27,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.04 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 21.8% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $15,740 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,200.